Brazilian Book Month
For a period of two months, the Brazilian Book Month will be presenting a selection of books (in English) showcasing the richness and diversity of Brazilian culture. In the first half of October, there will be an exhibition of books by Mara Lucia Cattani, an established Brazilian artist/bookmaker, whose works are in major collections all over the world.
where: Oct 1-Nov 30
where: Moufflon Bookshop, Nicosia

6th Brazilian Film Festival
Six recent Brazilian films (with English subtitles) will be screened in the open air during the Brazilian Film Festival. All screenings are with free entrance and seating is limited, so reservations are required. The films are:
- Os Normais (So Normal) by José Alvarenga Jr. (2003, 90’)
- Vinicius, by Miguel Faria Jr. (2005, 110’)
- Durval Discos, by Anna Muylaert (2002, 95’)
- Bicho de Sete Cabeças (Brainstorm), by Laís Bodanzky (2001, 75’)
- Cidade Baixa (Lower City), by Sérgio Machado (2006, 98’)
- Entreatos (Intermissions), by João Moreira Salles (2004, 115’)
where: The Shoe Factory, Nicosia
when: Oct 4-9, 20:30

Brazil in the Primary School
By studying the lives of two children from different parts of Brazil (the Amazon forest and the city of Rio de Janeiro), the educational series Brazil in the Primary School, aims to initiate awareness of the country and its multi-sided aspects.
where: The Highgate Primary School, The Junior School, Pefkios Georgiades Elementary School
when: Oct 1-31

Guitar Recital
Cypriot guitarist Dimitris Regginos interprets works by Heitor Villa-Lobos on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Brazilian composer’s death. Regginos will comprise Villa-Lobos’ complete works for solo guitar: Suite Populaire Bresilienne (1908-1912), Chôros No. 1 for solo Guitar (1920), Twelve Études (1929) and Five Préludes (1940)
admission: € 15.00, 10.00
where: The Shoe Factory, Nicosia
when: Oct 22, 20:30

Brazilian Jazz Music: Chico Pinheiro & band
Through the sensual Brazilian rhythms and the haunting melodies of guitar virtuoso Chico Pinheiro and his group, the audience will certainly be treated to a performance that will be both enthralling and unforgettable.
admission: € 20.00
where: Half-Note Music Club, Limassol
when: Oct 31, 22:00

Book Launch: Anna Maria Maiolino
Pharos Publishers are launching Order and Subjectivity, a catalogue documenting the work of Brazilian artist Anna Maria Maiolino and her exhibition, which was hosted at the Pharos Centre in October 2007. Anna Maria Maiolino’s work is considered a key milestone in the development of late 20th century art in Brazil and Latin America.
where: Pharos Centre for Contemporary Art, Nicosia
when: Nov 23, 20:00

Ring: Rosângela Rennó exhibition
An exhibition of works by Brazilian artist Rosângela Rennó. Rennó's work is predominantly photography-based, although she rarely takes photographs of her subjects. Instead, she recasts and transforms appropriated photographic images. In the past, she presented anonymous portraits compiled from existing photographs - photographers' studios and even photographs of prisoners' tattoos.
where: Pharos Centre for Contemporary Art, Nicosia
when: Nov 24-Jan 15, 2010