Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)

During biology class, the young Pedro accidentally traps his middle finger in a hole in his desk. The case takes on unexpected proportions.

This documentary takes a deep dive into the history of Brazilian broadcast television, focusing on the decades when the pursuit of the number one spot in the ratings pushed every ethical boundary. Through a detailed analysis and interviews with people who experienced it behind the scenes, whether as viewers or industry insiders, the film brings back the era of live variety shows, hidden camera pranks, the rivalry between Gugu and Faustão, and the PCC scandal. More than just a nostalgic look back, the film questions how sensationalism and the exploitation of poverty shaped the behavior of a nation raised in front of the screen, revealing the secrets of a TV industry that wasn’t afraid to get bizarre to hold onto its audience.

A photo film that takes us through time and memories of a mysterious tale.

Three couples experience contrasting moments: one argues at home, another at a restaurant, while the third — the same couple from the domestic scene — shares an intimate moment at that same restaurant.

Person makes rituals and a council is given while Rio's body and territorial invasion acts as a register of their day-to-day procedures and rituals.