In 2004, the national public policy for culture became the world's largest cultural diversity program, reaching 3,500 "Pontos de Cultura" ("Points of Culture") across Brazil. This experience is portrayed in the latest film by Sílvio Tendler, which focuses primarily on the outskirts of São Paulo.
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Silvio Tendler Director · Cláudio Kahns Screenplay Renata Villas Boas Screenplay
First release September 18, 2026 · Produced in Brazil · Original title Pontos de Partida
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Tatu Filmes
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Brazil
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Original title
Pontos de Partida
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
Portuguese
Release dates
Brazil · September 18, 2026
Premiere · Festival de Brasília do Cinema Brasileiro
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Brazil
October 6, 2026 · Premiere · Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
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