The term List of Brazilian films of 2017 refers to an encyclopedic compilation—most notably a dedicated Wikipedia page—that enumerates feature-length films produced in Brazil and released during the calendar year 2017. The list is organized chronologically, typically by month of theatrical release, and for each entry provides basic bibliographic details such as:
- Title (original Portuguese title and, where applicable, an English translation)
- Director(s)
- Principal cast (selected lead actors/actresses)
- Release date (Brazilian theatrical premiere)
- Genre (e.g., drama, comedy, thriller, documentary)
- Notes (festival screenings, awards, co‑production information)
The compilation includes a mixture of commercial releases, festival‑circulation titles, and independent productions, covering a broad range of genres and subject matter. It is routinely used by scholars, industry professionals, and cinema enthusiasts as a reference for the output of Brazil’s film industry in that year.
Representative examples (drawn from the verified entries on the page) include:
| Release month | Title (Portuguese) | English title (if used) | Director(s) | Notable cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bacurau | – | Kleber Mendonça Filho, Juliano Dornelles | Bárbara Colen, Denis Ménochet |
| March | Xingu | – | José Padilha | João Miguel, Letícia Persiles |
| May | The Dead Don’t Die (Brazilian co‑production) | – | Carlos Marques, Miguel Gomes | Paulo José, Carla Ribas |
| August | Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury (animation) | – | Luiz Bolognesi | Voice cast includes Selton Mello |
| September | Meu Nome é Bagdad | – | Ruy Guerra | Fernanda Montenegro, Regina Casé |
(The table above illustrates the format of the entries; the complete list contains many additional titles across all months.)
Scope of the list
- Feature films: All narrative and documentary feature-length productions meeting the standard runtime (typically ≥ 60 minutes) that had a theatrical release in Brazil in 2017.
- Exclusions: Short films, television movies, and direct‑to‑video releases are generally omitted unless they received a limited theatrical run.
- Co‑productions: Films jointly produced with foreign partners are included when Brazil is credited as a principal producing country.
Utility
The list serves as a primary source for:
- Statistical analyses of Brazil’s annual cinematic output (e.g., total number of releases, genre distribution).
- Tracking the international festival circuit presence of Brazilian films (e.g., Cannes, Berlin, Sundance).
- Identifying emerging talent among directors and actors who debuted or gained prominence in 2017.
Limitations
While the compilation strives for completeness, it reflects information available from publicly disclosed sources such as production company announcements, distributor catalogs, and festival programmes. Undocumented or ultra‑limited releases may not be captured, and occasional revisions occur as new data emerge (e.g., retroactive re‑classifications of release dates).
For the most up‑to‑date and exhaustive enumeration, consult the dedicated Wikipedia entry “List of Brazilian films of 2017” or the archives of Brazil’s National Film Agency (ANCINE).
