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Brazilian Cinema at Risk: A Report From Watching the Presidential Elections From the Rio Film Festival

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Inside one of the refrigerated rooms of the Armazém da Utopia, the beautiful portside warehouse where the Rio Film Festival’s RioMarket takes place, renowned director Marcelo Gomes lifts his hand and makes an “L” sign.

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  • Reported by Variety and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:41:50 UTC.

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