In addition, productions like "Overcomer" and "Friends Forever" bet on emotional messages about faith, family and new beginnings. Meanwhile, "The Heroes" delivers tension and action scenes inspired by real events.
Below, check out all the films that will be shown in the Afternoon Session this week, the scheduled times and details of each production.
Monday (May 11): "Overcomer"
The week begins with an inspiring story about faith, sports and personal transformation. "Overcomer" follows John Harrison, a basketball coach in a small American town whose routine changes completely after the closure of the region's main factory.
With the economic crisis, several families leave the town and the team loses almost all its players. With no alternatives, John accepts training a young female athlete in long-distance running, despite having no experience in the sport.
Throughout the film, the relationship between coach and athlete transforms into a journey of maturation and overcoming, bringing reflections on self-esteem, purpose and hope.
Why the film catches attention?
Productions with motivational themes usually have good reception in Brazil, especially among families and audiences who follow inspiring stories on open television. "Overcomer" also gained attention for addressing faith and perseverance without neglecting the human drama experienced by the characters.
Film Information
Original Title: "Overcomer"
Release Year: 2019
Genre: Drama
Director: Alex Kendrick
Cast: Alex Kendrick, Arin Thompson and Priscilla Shirer
Tuesday (May 12): "The Heroes"
On Tuesday, Globo bets on tension and action with "The Heroes", a Chinese film inspired by real events involving a major firefighting operation.
The plot follows firefighters who must face a sequence of explosions after an accident at an oil terminal. As the fire advances rapidly, the risk of reaching chemical areas increases and puts millions of lives in danger.
The film bets on grand scenes, intense special effects and the psychological drama experienced by professionals who risk their own lives to prevent a catastrophe.
Film Inspired by Real Events
One of the points that most catches attention in "The Heroes" is precisely its inspiration from real cases of industrial accidents. The film also pays tribute to firefighters who work in extreme situations.
In recent years, Chinese action productions have gained international space, especially by combining large disaster scenes with emotional stories focused on characters.
Film Information
Original Title: "Lie Huo Ying Xiong"
Release Year: 2019
Genres: Action and Drama
Director: Tony Chan
Cast: Xiaoming Huang, Yang Zi and Jiang Du
Wednesday (May 13): "Hidden Figures"
Considered one of the most praised films in this week's programming, "Hidden Figures" comes to the Afternoon Session bringing a powerful story based on true facts.
The film follows Katherine Johnson and her extraordinary contributions to NASA during the Space Race.
