Movie: A Mulher da Luz Própria

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Helena Ignez
Helena Ignez

Self

Rogério Sganzerla
Rogério Sganzerla

Self (archive footage)

Júlio Bressane
Júlio Bressane

Self (archive footage)

Glauber Rocha
Glauber Rocha

Self (archive footage)

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    Helena Ignez is one of the main female figures of Brazilian cinema. She developed a new style of acting. Nowadays, she directs independent films. The documentary tells some of the History of Brazilian cinema, its political context and Helena's trajectory.

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    2019-06-06

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    Português
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