In a hut in the Amazon rain forest, looking at monkeys and humming birds, wearing my Wilhelmina Barns-Graham t-shirt.
Think she would have loved the visual patterns of this amazing place.
Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust

If you’re not subscribing to BFI Player yet, you’re really missing out. So many awesome films. 😍 🎥 🎞️ 👀

Shooting in extreme heat today. Ice packs in bags to keep camera cool.

Brasilia, or Saturn

Touch of North by Northwest from my hotel room here in Brasilia this morning

My last swim on Ipanema.
Yes I would give my heart gladly

Here are a the Palestinian militant cinema events I've programmed as part of Open City Documentary Festival, I'd love to see you all there. A selection of rare and restored films from the original Palestine Film Unit (25 Apr, 18:15) : bit.ly/4a9R3Mi

Went to this beautiful brick building today, designed by black Brazilian engineer, abolitionist, architect, visionary - Andre Rebouças.

For decades I've wanted to come here: Oscar Niemeyer's sci-fi, surreal Museum of Contemporary Art in Niteroi.
Rio De Janeiro in the background, throwing its own shapes.

Anthony Blunt?

Fans of Brazilian film: at dinner last night we talked about Mario Peixoto and his 1931 masterpiece Limite. Director Helena Solberg showed me a book signed by him to her.
Then we discussed the great Cavalcanti. Filmmaker next to me knew him.
Two legends, both (queer) innovators.

Mark Cousins tá no Brasil! Poderia ser o sinal para a editora Martin Fontes relançar o Historia do Cinema.
Queria tanto esse livro 😭😭😭

Lying in a hammock at dawn, listening to the waves on Ipanema beach, Rio De Janeiro, is some way to start a day.

Very much enjoyed being on the International film Jury here in Brazil.
Saw lots of great movies, including this masterpiece

Director mark cousins focuses his lens on a flashpoint of European history: Benito Mussolini’s infamous ascent to power. The March on Rome is a thorough and revelatory examination of an event that shaped the world today.
Tickets: bit.ly/MoRbdh

The grave of Carmen Miranda today.
She was very talented, helped save 20th C Fox, was active in geo-politics, self-exploited, was surreal and stereotyped.
Her films have dated, but she is so interesting

Climbing Urca hill in Rio De Janeiro
Never been so sweaty...

What a treat to be at your festival Amir Labaki
Legendary filmmakers, informed and enthusiastic audiences, great films with vistas of the world.
Muito obrigado
É Tudo Verdade