A Mulher da Luz Própria (2019)

8.0/10 75 min Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Helena Ignez

Self

Rogério Sganzerla

Self (archive footage)

Júlio Bressane

Self (archive footage)

Glauber Rocha

Self (archive footage)

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