BRAZILIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF MIAMI

23 editions

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BRAFF Miami is an official event of the Cities of Miami and Miami Beach. The Festival’s first edition 23 years ago, overlapped with the resumption of Brazilian cinema in the 90’s. Since the first edition, Brazilian Film Festival of Miami has been a showcase for training, reflection, promotion, cultural exchange, diversity, political and sectoral articulation and artistic recognition. In addition, BRAFF Miami provides a business environment with extraordinary economic potential for the Brazilian audiovisual production.

​23rd BRAZILIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF MIAMI

SEPTERMBER 14-21 / 2019

APRIL 18 / 5:30pm to 10pm - MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN - EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

Kick-Off with the exhibition of the film The Salt of the Earth, a biographical documentary film directed by Wim Wenders and Juliano Ribeiro Salgado. It portrays the works of the Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, from his first works in Serra Pelada, revealing the misery in Africa and northeastern Brazil, to his masterpiece, Gênesis.

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The 23rd Brazilian Film Festival of Miami takes place from September 14 to 21 in the following locations:

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SEPTEMBER 14 / TBC

The Opening Night will feature DJ and fashion show followed by the screening.

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SEPTEMBER 15-17 / MIAMI BEACH CINEMATHEQUE

Documentary Screenings Series.

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SEPTEMBER 19 / FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

University Series.

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SEPTEMBER 18-21 - REGAL SOUTH BEACH 18

Competitive Screenings - New releases from Brazil competing for the Crystal Lens award for best film chosen by the public.

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The winners of the 2019 edition of the Crystal Lens award were:

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Best Cinematography: Pablo Baião / SIMONAL 

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Best Screenwriter: Miguel Falabella / VENICE

Best Director: Joana Mariani / LISTEN TO ME

Best Actor: Fabrício Boliveira / SIMONAL

Best Actress: Lorena Comparato / GOLDEN MOUTH 

Best Film: SIMONAL
 

Best Film Popular Jury: SIMONAL

* IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT 1990, PEOPLE WHO NEED SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BRAZILIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF MIAMI MUST CONTACT OUR PRODUCTION TEAM AT 305-600-3347 NO MORE THAN ONE WEEK OF THE EVENT. TO GET ASSISTANCE FOR HEARING DISABILITIES, PLEASE CALL  (800) 955-8771 (TDD) OR (800) 955-8770 (voice) .

PAST FESTIVALS

MEMBER PASS

Guarantee your Member Pass and enjoy the best of the Brazilian Film Festival of Miami.

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*The Member Pass is for free and non-transferable.

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**The Member Pass credential grants tickets to all the films of the Brazilian Film Festival at Regal South Beach 18 (Competitive Screenings) at a first come, first serve basis. Limited tickets and subject to availability according to local stocking, to ensure your ticket we suggest early arrival to the cinema. You can also guarantee the film of your choice with 50% discount. Special discounts available at Miami Beach Cinematheque and Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale.

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*** You will receive a confirmation email on how to use this credential along with the Festival program.