Deuses da Peste

In an old, dilapidated mansion in downtown São Paulo, an old Shakespearean actor exiled from the stage lives with his ghosts. In his bed, surrounded by red curtains taken from an abandoned theater, he dreams of the plague and fire spreading throughout the country. A strange community forms around the old actor.

Directed by Gabriela Luíza, Tiago Mata Machado, Deuses da Peste leans on a strong ensemble — Carolina Castanho, Leandro Machado, Paulo Goya — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2025.