The 8th Cine Fest Petrobras Brasil – NY, an official event of New York’s summer, returns to Manhattan, between the 5th and the 12th of June to present films which were highlights in Brazil’s 2009/ 2010 cinematographic production.

The official screenings will take place at the Tribeca Cinemas where feature films will be screened immediately followed by Q&A sessions with the representatives of each film. In all 15 titles will be screened out of which 12 are in competition.

On the closing night, on the 12th of June at 6 PM, music and cinema unite for a tribute to Brasilia's 50th anniversary, with the performance of one of Brazil's most admired bands, Os Paralamas do Sucesso with guest appearance by MPB's revelation, Maria Gadú, as well as the screening of Oscar Niemeyer- Life is a Blow, directed by Fabiano Maciel. The Crystal Lens Award will be presented to the best feature film as chosen by the public.