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Canta Maria

2006 · 95 min Drama History
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

After her parents were killed by a troupe of soldiers in search of Lampião, an outlaw living in Northeastern Brazil, Maria marries Filipe, a horse whisperer. But his nephew Coriolano soon develops an attraction for Maria, while a jealous Filipe decides to break his marriage and sends Maria away.

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Year 2006
Country Brazil
Genre Drama, History
Director Francisco Ramalho Jr.
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (3 votes)

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The film constructs a narrative on the contrast between fragile human emotions and the brute force of historical circumstances, relying on folkloric motifs and exploring themes of fate. Against the epic backdrop of Brazil's Northeast, it builds a story of passion and betrayal where personal choice clashes with the weight of tradition.

What lingers after the viewing is the powerful presence of the landscape as a character and a profound respect for the resilience of the human spirit. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Francisco Ramalho Jr.

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