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Brazil Launches Tela Brasil, Free National Streaming Platform for Brazilian Works

Backed by R$4.4 million with UFAL, the service targets preservation, education, wider access.

Overview

  • Access requires a gov.br account through a dedicated app at no cost to users.
  • Availability begins in a gradual test phase limited to Android, with government plans to add iOS and smart TV apps.
  • The catalog debuts with roughly 550–555 films, series and documentaries, and the full title list has not been released.
  • Curation leverages partnerships with Cinemateca Brasileira, Funarte and Fundação Cultural Palmares to reflect regional and cultural diversity.
  • Many titles include audio description and captioning for the deaf and hard of hearing, and the platform supports classroom use under Law 13.006/2014.