‘Manas’ Screenwriter Camila Agustini and Elton de Almeida to Co-Pen Brazilian Drama ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Mar 10, 2026 12:21am PT ‘Manas’ Screenwriter Camila Agustini and Elton de Almeida to Co-Pen Brazilian Drama ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ By Ed Meza Plus Icon Ed Meza @edmezavar Latest Málaga Competition Title ‘Another League’ Recounts Triumph of Women’s Soccer in Franco’s Dictatorship-Oppressed Spain 1 day ago Málaga Festival Buzz Title ‘Runner,’ Sold by Latido, Introduces Talent-to-Track Director Laura García Alonso 4 days ago Crime Families, Gold Heists, Interdimensional Doppelgängers Promise Thrills and Chills at Berlinale Series Market German Showcase 3 weeks ago See All Camila Agustini, who co-penned the 2024 award-winning Brazilian film “Manas,” and Elton de Almeida, a writer on early Netflix Brazil hits “Samantha!” and “Lov3,” have joined the writing team of “Diamonds Are Forever” (“Diamante, O Bailarina”), about a young gay man who trains as a boxer by day and performs as a drag queen by night. Written and directed by Pedro Jorge, whose credits include the Globoplay series “The Day My Life Changed,” “Diamonds Are Forever” follows Emilio, a 24-year-old gay man also known as the drag queen Sahara Diamante. When he discovers his unknown father Cezão is still alive, Emilio seeks him out and joins his boxing gym without revealing his identity. Recognizing Emilio’s talent for the sport, the conservative and homophobic Cezão agrees to train him after his top fighter is injured. Despite conflict, boxing brings them closer. Related Stories Box Office: 'The Bride!' Bombs With $7 Million Opening Weekend, Pixar's 'Hoppers' Scores $46 Million Debut