Netflix Showcases Diverse Lineup at Brazil's Mostra SP Film Festival

As of October 4th, 2025, Netflix is making a significant impact at the São Paulo International Film Festival, known as the Mostra SP. The streaming giant has chosen to premiere four of its most highly anticipated titles at the festival, including Guillermo del Toro's epic "Frankenstein," Noah Baumbach's "Jay Kelly," Shih-Ching Tsou's "Left-Handed Girl," and Daniel Rezende's "The Son of a Thousand Men" starring Rodrigo Santoro.

Elisabetta Zenatti, Netflix's VP of content for Brazil, has described this as the company's "strongest participation" since the start of their partnership with the Mostra. The festival's bold and embracing energy, which celebrates both established and emerging voices in cinema, aligns perfectly with the themes of "Frankenstein," a story about reclaiming one's identity and "otherness."

Alongside the Netflix premieres, the festival will also host the Latin American debuts of "Jay Kelly" and "Left-Handed Girl." "Jay Kelly," which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, stars George Clooney as a famous actor seeking to find himself again, with the support of his devoted manager, played by Adam Sandler.

In a separate development, Mexican actor-director Eugenio Derbez has expressed his desire to direct again, this time in English, following his success with Netflix. Derbez's comments highlight the growing global recognition of Brazilian cinema, which, according to Guillermo del Toro, is "constantly rebirthing itself" and finding new ways to engage with the world while maintaining its unique cultural roots.

Netflix's support for the Brazilian film industry is further underscored by the Netflix Award, now in its third edition, which will be presented to an independent Brazilian film at the Mostra. This initiative aims to elevate Brazilian cinema on the global stage and open international doors for both new and established filmmakers.