And while we’d never assert that watching Brazilian flicks is anywhere near as fascinating as traveling to Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo, there are definitely worse ways to make use of Netflix’s slate of foreign titles.We know that what’s available on Netflix is but the tip of the iceberg when it comes to tackling Brazilian film history - it all skews rather modern, with much of the movies offered being from the 21st century.
Part of the joy of thinking of cinema as a universal language is the way it can actually help you connect with local cultures you may not otherwise have had the chance to visit.