Saudades Eternas
Directed by Emma Boccanfuso
In a brick house at the heart of a Rio favela, Sueli yells, scolds, consoles. Matriarch of a noisy clan, she watches over her children and grandchildren, unfazed by the gunfire bursts that set the pace of daily life. Around her, sudden deaths multiply, the children grow up, and the house keeps changing, shaped by never-ending repairs. Still, Sueli holds her ground.
Crew
Writer
Writer
Director of Photography
Producer
Producer
Decade ranking
Explore where Saudades Eternas fits among the best movies of the 2020s.
Open best movies of the 2020s
Studio ranking
See where Saudades Eternas lands among the top-ranked movies associated with Close Up Films.
Open best close up films movies
Language ranking
See how Saudades Eternas compares with other top-ranked French documentary movies from 2026.
Open best french documentary movies of 2026
More like this
Explore public related-title picks for viewers looking for movies like Saudades Eternas.
Open movies like Saudades Eternas
Where to watch
Open the answer-first viewing guide for Saudades Eternas, including current streaming, rental, and purchase options.