Diegues' contributions to Brazilian cinema developed the film industry. He would pioneer expensive film projects that domestic filmmakers had ever seen. Films such as Bye Bye Brazil were two million dollar projects and later on films such as God is Brazilian  would be over 10 million dollars.
Diegues' contributions to Brazilian cinema advanced the film industry. He would initiate lavish film projects that domestic filmmakers had never encountered before. Films like Bye Bye Brazil were two million dollar ventures, and later films such as God is Brazilian exceeded ten million dollars in cost.