Although the name of this legendary footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, maybe the most well-known Portuguese term you are familiar with, it is by no means all there is to the language.
Portuguese is not only a stunning language, but it is also one of those languages that are spoken worldwide. The greatest benefit of such languages is that you can watch more foreign films thanks to them.
Regardless of how small, it is the official language of six nations, which means that you have access to an enormous number of films.
The best experience comes from watching a film in its original language because many things get lost in translation, even though English dubbing nowadays makes it possible to watch any movie in any language. Following that, the following is a list of the best Portuguese movies currently streaming on Netflix.
10 Best Portuguese Movies on Netflix Right Now
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Paradise Lost (2016)
There's a reason you're told not to judge a book by its cover, and the same rule holds true for people. Someone may dress in a manner that is not to your taste, but that does not automatically imply that they are a bad person. Similar to this, we often assume things about other people even though we don't really know anything about them.
When a cop takes on the role of a drag queen's bodyguard, he understands the significance of this. As a result, he connects with others who work there and his mind is opened to a new way of understanding things.
Aquarius (2016)
The story of a woman who chooses to stand her ground when a building company tries to buy out her apartment so they can build something else is told in the late 1970s drama "Aquarius." Clara has resided there for a considerable amount of time and is unwilling to leave. The business decides to devise some infamous plans to evict her because the space is largely empty.
They are ignorant of the fact that Clara has endured much worse. Nothing is beyond her capacity to endure. Due to both its brilliance and the controversies that surrounded it, this movie generated a lot of buzzes.
Although its straightforward plot might lead you to believe that it's just another independent movie, it actually has significant political overtones.
Stronger than the World (2016)
The well-known Brazilian mixed martial artist José Aldo has won numerous titles, including a few in which he broke some records. But it wasn't an easy road to success for him. Being from a low-income family was not his biggest problem.
His life included some emotionally traumatic events that were preventing him from reaching his full potential. His story is told in "Stronger than the World." This motivational true story details all the significant occasions in his life and demonstrates how, if you live long enough, everything will eventually get better.
The Man from the Future (2011)
Everybody's life includes at least one event they wish never happened; it's the one thing they would do anything to change. Twenty years ago, Joo experienced that moment when his ex-girlfriend humiliated him at a party after getting wasted. He chooses to go back in time and make this one change after becoming a successful physicist in the present.
However, time is a vengeful force that will thwart all of your plans, much like karma. Once he has resolved the situation in the past, Joo awakens in the present and discovers that the situation is even worse.
Father’s Chair (2012)
Is family more significant than a career? Theo is constantly asking himself this question after experiencing a tragedy that completely upends his life. He is a successful doctor who has always put his career before his family. He doesn't feel the need to make up for missing one family member's birthday party by attending another.
Parties and the mundane tasks required by family life would always exist. Therefore, Theo always prioritized his work. However, his relationships gradually lost strength while he was preoccupied with turning a blind eye. His teenage son going missing is the tipping point. Will Theo continue to prioritize his work?
Bald Mountain (2013)
The 1978 drama "Bald Mountain" tells the tale of two friends who sacrifice everything for wealth and power. Best friends Juliano and Joaquim left Sao Paulo for the Amazon in search of a treasure that would make them rich beyond their wildest dreams.
But "life is what happens while you're busy making plans," so the saying goes. They arrive at a place on their journey that was not their intended destination. Dreams have a price. What costs will they incur?
Love.com (2017)
The world has grown smaller thanks to technology. It brings together people from all over the world and from various backgrounds. The only downside is that these virtual connections hardly compare to real ones in terms of quality. Blogger for fashion, Katrina.
She needs a partner who can recognize her as more than her career and accept her for who she truly is. Ironically, she connects with Fernando, a video game blogger, on a virtual platform. Their interactions start to take on a more serious tone. Then the actual face-to-face meeting will happen. Will expectations be met by reality?
Operações Especiais (2015)
When you work in law enforcement, you start to think that everyone is guilty of something. You will doubt everyone on your team when you are a part of an anti-corruption squad because you never know how they will turn out.
Francis, a rookie police officer, has been assigned to the team in charge of looking into the crime and corruption in a small town.
Although they are initially praised for their efforts, the town soon shows intolerance toward them. How does that affect the police?
Jonas (2015)
The story of a boy and a girl who has been in love since they were young are told in the Sao Paulo-based film "Jonas." Despite their attraction for one another, social constraints have kept them apart. Years later, they run into each other again at a fair and realize that despite their current situation, they still love each other.
The boy commits a terrible act while at the carnival and must flee to protect himself. He abducts her because she puts him and others in danger. The boy and the girl must determine what they truly want from one another while hiding in a location where no one will even think to look. They have only each other in their sights.
Couples Counselling (2016)
Living is a never-ending learning process. No matter your age, something can always happen to teach you something you never considered before. So bear that in mind! When you've spent a lot of time working in one industry, you might believe you have a thorough understanding of the position. But all it takes is one task to make your knowledge obsolete.
In "Couples Counselling," a seasoned relationship therapist who has aided countless people tells her story. But one day she meets a couple who inspire her to reflect on her own life.
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