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Inffinito Festival circuit continues the celebration of his 15 years as the largest showcase of Brazilian cinema abroad and, after successful editions in New York (June) and Miami (August), the United States, it arrives in London, in England. From 6th to 10th September, the British capital receives the first European leg of the circuit this year, the 3rd edition of the Brazilian Film Festival of London festival that showcases the best of Brazilian filmmaking – among features and shorts – such as Henrique Dantas’ documentary João’s Sons - The Admirable Baiano New World, released in Brazil in July, Claudio Torres’ Man from the Future, set to open in September - and Eduardo Vaisman’s 180 °, among other films selected by names as Fernando Meirelles and Bianca of Felippe. The program also includes the Crystal Lens Award ceremony for Best Feature Film chosen by the audience and a WFTV tribute (Women in Film and Television) to producer Paula Barreto.

By promoting festivals such as the Brazilian Film Festival of London, Inffinito reaffirms its commitment to promote and disseminate Brazilian audiovisual products world widely, strengthening Brazil's image and creating a favorable environment to new business’ prospects among professionals that bring people to the cinemas, a curious audience made up of locals, Brazilian living abroad and tourists of different nationalities.
The 3rd Brazilian Film Festival of London kicks off on September 6th with its opening ceremony at the prestigious BAFTA (British Academy Film and Television Arts) showing Claudio Torres’ hors concours, Man from the Future, to open in the Brazilian trade circuit on September 2nd. After that, Odeon Covent Garden will host sessions of ten feature films and nine shorts from the 2010/2011 picking. Behind the selection of its films is Inffinito Festival circuit curators team, presented this year by director Fernando Meirelles (City of God), producer Paula Barreto (Lula, the son of Brazil), distributor Marco Aurelio Marcondes, film B director Paulo Sérgio Almeida, Migdal director Iafa Britz (Our Home), and producer and distributor Bianca de Felippe (Carlota Joaquina).

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BAFTA receives 3rd Brazilian Film Festival of London

First European leg of the Inffinito Festival circuit 2011 displays Brazilian productions as Man from the Future and honors the career of Paula Barreto