João Roni

João Roni, man, this guy’s got his fingerprints all over some pretty wild cinematic journeys. Let’s talk “O Homem de Ouro,” a flick that doesn’t mess around. The story doesn’t just skim the surface—it dives headfirst into the messiness of ambition and the weird places it can drag a person. It’s not your typical hero’s journey, either. There’s grit, there’s regret, and honestly, you’ll probably find yourself rooting for characters who don’t really deserve it. Funny how that works. Then there’s “Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon” from 2003. Now, if you think surfing’s just about catching some waves at the beach, forget it. This is the Amazon River we’re talking about. The film chases after those legendary tidal bores—basically, waves that charge upstream for miles, right through the rainforest. It’s insane. The visuals are nuts: muddy water, trees whipping by, surfers grinning like lunatics or wiping out spectacularly. But it’s not just about the stunts. There’s this undercurrent—pun intended—about chasing the impossible and how nature always gets the last laugh. And yeah, “Dot.” It’s a quieter ride, but don’t sleep on it. The movie’s got this artsy, thoughtful vibe, poking at identity and human connection, but not in some pretentious way. Instead, it’s more like sitting around at 2 a.m. with friends, talking about life and realizing nobody really has the answers. João Roni doesn’t just make movies—he makes you feel the weird, messy, beautiful chaos of being alive.