Brenda Lee and the Palace of Princesses

Oct 14, 2021

1h 45m

★ 8.5

Overview

A musical that brings a bit of the history of Brenda Lee, called the "guardian angel of transsexuals", activist who founded the first support house for people with HIV/AIDS in Brazil. She has a pension for trans women who, for the most part, live off prostitution. Despite the reality of violence in which they live, inside the house, the transsexuals are welcomed by Brenda, who teaches them to want more out of life.

Genres

Drama

Comedy

History

Music

Production Companies

Núcleo Experimental

Brenda Lee and the Palace of Princesses Trailers

No Trailers found.

Cast

Brenda Lee

Veronica Valenttino

Isabelle Labete

Ambrosia

Blanche de Niège

June Weimar

Cinthia Minelli

Marina Mathey

Ariella del Mare

Tyller Antunes

Raíssa

Olivia Lopes

Pedro

Fábio Redkowicz

Repórter (voz)

Chico Felitti

Based on the Japanese manga series "Ginga -Nagareboshi Gin-" by Takahashi Yoshihiro, this stage musicals follow the story of an Akita dog Gin, the son of the mighty hunting dog Riki. In order to take revenge on the ferocious killer bear Aka-Kabuto for his family, Gin joins the army of Ohu who also chases Aka-Kabuto. Together, they embark on an adventure to look for new comrades and fight against the killer.

No Image Available

0.0

All the Love Heaven Allows

Apr 19, 1952

A shoe salesman and a tailor respectively fall in love with two sisters, Yuk-sin and Yuk-ling, both reputed singers on the radio. The men devise various schemes to meet the two women. Fourth Aunt, the sisters' mother, treats the two women as commodities to be traded off to the highest bidder, greedily making money off their talents by arranging lucrative concerts. The shoe salesman and the tailor disguise themselves as rich men to get close to their dream lovers. Finally, the sisters are won over by true love.

6.7

Yentl

Nov 18, 1983

In a time when girls were forbidden to study religious scriptures, a Jewish girl masquerades as a boy to enter religious training and unexpectedly finds love along the way.

3.7

Aging Out

Oct 17, 2023

Just months before Jenn's 30th birthday she is dumped by her long term girlfriend, Frankie. With the help of a surprise house guest, Jenn sets off on a mission to get Frankie back.

7.8

John

Oct 2, 2023

John is an eighteen-year-old Latino male prostitute, living in the poorest area of Hollywood, L.A. He often steals condoms and medicine from the local stores to support himself, due to his inexperience in the hustling world. Peaches is a black trans prostitute, who often helps John financially. Miguel is an older hustler who teaches John how to please men. John often spends his night wandering through the street, looking for older men to buy him for the night. His clients, men who come from all levels of society, share with John their stories and secrets.

5.2

We Love Moses

Jan 10, 2016

When Ella was twelve, she had her first fight. And when she was twelve, she discovered sex. Now eighteen, Ella reflects on how her obsession with her older brother Michael's best friend Moses left her with a secret she still carries.

4.6

Jamie

Aug 1, 2016

After chatting to a guy online, Jamie makes the bold step to meet up with him in person.

6.2

Walking on Sunshine

Jun 19, 2014

Set to the music of popular hit songs from the 1980s. A beautiful coastal village, present day Italy. After a whirlwind romance, Maddie is preparing to marry gorgeous Italian Raf, and has invited her sister Taylor to the wedding. Unbeknownst to Maddie, however, Raf is Taylor's ex-holiday flame, and the love of her life...

7.1

TÁR

Sep 23, 2022

As celebrated conductor Lydia Tár starts rehearsals for a career-defining symphony, the consequences of her past choices begin to echo in the present.

0.0

Headlock

Aug 29, 2020

An introverted high school wrestler struggles for acceptance after his secret sexual identity is exposed.

6.8

How to Marry a Millionaire

Oct 29, 1953

Three women set out to find eligible millionaires to marry, but find true love in the process.

5.7

Patagonia

Sep 14, 2023

After spending his entire life in a small town with his elderly aunt, 20-year-old Yuri escapes with Agostino, a children's entertainer who lives on the road in a motor home. Yuri is caught in a whirlpool of love and dependence with Agostino.

0.0

Heaven and Nature

Oct 19, 2024

Set in the late 1950s, childhood sweethearts are confronted with the realities of their relationship as adults and are forced to acknowledge that situations are not always what they appear to be. They must ask themselves what they are willing to sacrifice to live the American Dream. Inspired by the melodramas of Douglas Sirk, Heaven And Nature includes LGBTQ characters, themes of class and privilege, and a glaring look at the gaps in our collective memory when we view history through a nostalgic lens.

6.5

Time to Leave

May 16, 2005

Romain, 31, a fashion photographer with terminal cancer, elects to die alone, preparing others to live past him rather than prolong the inevitable with chemotherapy or be smothered in sympathy by those who know him.

7.0

Gucha!

Nov 14, 2006

Juliet, a white girl, falls in love with a dark-skinned romeo, a divine trumpet player from the Roma orchestra. But her father Satchmo doesn't accept Romeo. Romeo needs to fight for Juliet at the legendary Festival of the trumpeters in Gucha.

4.8

The Pleasure Principle

Jan 1, 1979

In a financially troubled farm in the 1930's, its depraved owners become attracted to their new handsome and young handyman.

6.4

Fame

May 16, 1980

A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.

7.3

Top Hat

Aug 29, 1935

Showman Jerry Travers is working for producer Horace Hardwick in London. Jerry demonstrates his new dance steps late one night in Horace's hotel room, much to the annoyance of sleeping Dale Tremont below. She goes upstairs to complain and the two are immediately attracted to each other. Complications arise when Dale mistakes Jerry for Horace.

7.0

Yankee Doodle Dandy

May 29, 1942

A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.

7.1

A Star Is Born

Oct 1, 1954

A movie star helps a young singer-actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.