Sensitive and powerful resistance from thirteen-year-old Tielle against the system that oppresses her and all women. A co-production by Walter Salles and the Dardenne Brothers, and winner of the Best Director Award at the Venice Film Festival and the Grand Jury Fiction Prize at Movies That Matter.
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Brazil, Portugal – 107′ – Drama
Director: Marianna Brennand
Production: Inquietude, Globo Filmes, Canal Brasil, Pródigo, Fado Filmes
In the depths of the Amazon rainforest, 13-year-old Tielle grows up with dreams inspired by her older sister’s escape. As she matures, the illusions she clings to begin to crumble, revealing a world of deep-rooted exploitation and abuse. Determined to protect her younger sister and reshape their future, she dares to challenge the forces that bind the women in her community, in a poignant exploration of resilience and resistance.