Ricardo Alves Jr.

Historia

Ricardo Alves Jr is from Belo Horizonte. Graduated in Cinematography at the Universidad del Cine (Buenos Aires) and director of many award winning films.

Películas

All That You Could Be
Director
It’s Aisha’s last day in Belo Horizonte. We follow her farewell in the company of her best friends: Bramma, Igui and Will. Through the everyday life and encounters between the characters, the film weaves an affectionate portrait of a family that is built by choice, through the value of friendship.
Zephyrs
Director
On a remote beach on the Brazilian coast, grandmother and granddaughter meet the extraordinary that inhabits the high seas.
Who Is Afraid?
Director
The rise of the extreme right in Brazil from the perspective of artists whose works were censored.
Coisas Úteis e Agradáveis
Director
An Indian reveals his discoveries about Western religion and power. Freely inspired by Voltaire's short story “The Letters of Amabed”.
Vitória
Director
Vitória decide rebelarse contra los abusos que sufre en la fábrica donde trabaja y se va en búsqueda de alguien que escuche las quejas de las trabajadoras. Realizada con la presencia de empleadas de una fábrica de tejidos en la zona rural de Minas Gerais, esta es una historia urgente, en momentos en los que el gobierno brasileño de extrema derecha destruye las estructuras sociales.
El canto de la selva
Editor
Un niño, de 15 años, que vive en el pueblo de Krahô experimenta un suceso sobrenatural: la voz de su padre fallecido le anima a que celebre un evento funerario con el objetivo de que su espíritu consiga, finalmente, abandonar el mundo de los vivos y dirigirse al pueblo de los muertos. Sin embargo, sabiendo que si realiza esta acción se acabará convirtiendo en un chamán, el joven decide mudarse a la civilización del Este. Lo que se avecina será algo que no espere en absoluto.
El canto de la selva
Producer
Un niño, de 15 años, que vive en el pueblo de Krahô experimenta un suceso sobrenatural: la voz de su padre fallecido le anima a que celebre un evento funerario con el objetivo de que su espíritu consiga, finalmente, abandonar el mundo de los vivos y dirigirse al pueblo de los muertos. Sin embargo, sabiendo que si realiza esta acción se acabará convirtiendo en un chamán, el joven decide mudarse a la civilización del Este. Lo que se avecina será algo que no espere en absoluto.
Dazed Flesh
Production Design
After having invaded liquid, gaseous and solid substances, a strange voice takes possession of a woman's body and for the first time experiences the taste of something truly human. Together, the voice and the body seek for belonging and an identity of their own as they question their roles within society.
Dazed Flesh
Producer
After having invaded liquid, gaseous and solid substances, a strange voice takes possession of a woman's body and for the first time experiences the taste of something truly human. Together, the voice and the body seek for belonging and an identity of their own as they question their roles within society.
Dazed Flesh
Director
After having invaded liquid, gaseous and solid substances, a strange voice takes possession of a woman's body and for the first time experiences the taste of something truly human. Together, the voice and the body seek for belonging and an identity of their own as they question their roles within society.
Russa
Producer
Russa returns to Bairro do Aleixo, in Oporto, visiting her sister and friends with whom she celebrates her son's birthday. In this short encounter, Russa returns to her neighbourhood's collective memory, where three of the five towers still exist.
Russa
Editor
Russa returns to Bairro do Aleixo, in Oporto, visiting her sister and friends with whom she celebrates her son's birthday. In this short encounter, Russa returns to her neighbourhood's collective memory, where three of the five towers still exist.
Russa
Writer
Russa returns to Bairro do Aleixo, in Oporto, visiting her sister and friends with whom she celebrates her son's birthday. In this short encounter, Russa returns to her neighbourhood's collective memory, where three of the five towers still exist.
Russa
Director
Russa returns to Bairro do Aleixo, in Oporto, visiting her sister and friends with whom she celebrates her son's birthday. In this short encounter, Russa returns to her neighbourhood's collective memory, where three of the five towers still exist.
O Natal de Rita
Director
Rita was fired from work and has no courage to tell her family. Your chance to have a nice Christmas dinner for the family is to win the prize for a music cover contest. For that, she needs to remember her youth, when she imitated Rita Lee, and revive her band with her husband, Roberto and her friend Marguê.
Elon Doesn't Believe in Death
Delegado (voz)
As he does every single day, Elon goes to meet his wife at her workplace, but she is not there. He doesn’t find her at home as well, so he starts to retrace the path Madalena makes daily. In the morning after, Elon goes to the police station and files a report, runs into hospitals, morgues. Alone, he wanders through a metropolis, searching for news about the sudden and mysterious disappearance of his wife.
Elon Doesn't Believe in Death
Screenplay
As he does every single day, Elon goes to meet his wife at her workplace, but she is not there. He doesn’t find her at home as well, so he starts to retrace the path Madalena makes daily. In the morning after, Elon goes to the police station and files a report, runs into hospitals, morgues. Alone, he wanders through a metropolis, searching for news about the sudden and mysterious disappearance of his wife.
Elon Doesn't Believe in Death
Director
As he does every single day, Elon goes to meet his wife at her workplace, but she is not there. He doesn’t find her at home as well, so he starts to retrace the path Madalena makes daily. In the morning after, Elon goes to the police station and files a report, runs into hospitals, morgues. Alone, he wanders through a metropolis, searching for news about the sudden and mysterious disappearance of his wife.
My Name Is Now, Elza Soares
Screenplay
A documentary about Brazilian singer Elza Soares and her long career singing samba and jazz.
Avanti Popolo
Editor
A través de la recuperación de imágenes de Super 8 capturadas por su hermano durante la dictadura de los 70, André intenta revivir los recuerdos de su padre que ha estado esperando a su hijo desaparecido más de 30 años.
Tremor
Director
One day in a man's life. He is looking for his wife, he is looking for some answers, he is looking for a life.
Permanencias
Director
Inside the air is denser.
Convite para jantar com camarada Stalin
Director
Olga and Marilu are waiting for a guest to have dinner.
Material Bruto
Director
Nausea Woman walks in the hallways. From the inside Hair Man, Man Cigarette and Man Music wait for the moment of escape, an instant to leave itself. "Material Bruto" was filmed with users of the public mental health network in the city of Belo Horizonte.