Pictures of Ghosts is a Brazilian documentary by director Kleber Mendonça Filho that offers a fascinating look at the changing face of Recife through its cinemas and cinematic history.

The film delves into the city's past and explores how its inhabitants and their relationship with cinema have evolved over the years. It uses archival footage, photographs and personal memories to bring to life the stories of the cinemas that once played a key role in Recife's cultural life.

Kleber Mendonça Filho, one of the most distinctive Brazilian directors, appreciated worldwide and known for his eye for detail and ability to create atmospheric narratives, explores not only the history of these places, but also the social and cultural changes the city has experienced.

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Curiosity: spanning more than 30 years of personal archives, this movie took 7 years to be completed.