Rome movie festival warms to Brazil

CANNES (Hollywood Reporter) - Brazil will be the country of focus at Rome's fledgling film festival in October, complete with a carnival-style opening in the city's historic center and screenings of 10 films from Brazilian directors.

Among the films set to screen at RomaCinemaFest are Walter Lima Jr.'s 2006 "Os Desafinados" (Out of Tune), a tribute to Bossa Nova music; the 2007 drama "O Signo da Cidade" (Sign of the City) from Carlos Alberto Riccelli; and Edoardo De Andrade's "Coracao Vagabundo," a documentary about popular singer Caetano Veloso.

The event, now in its fourth year, is scheduled for October 22-31.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter