

Maria José's life story reveals not only the harsh reality she and her family faced, but also a portrait of the real Brazil. Like a butterfly that is born crawling, she finds her beauty where it is not convenient to be found and sets her flight free to the sky.

Daniel Gonçalves Pereira
Ele mesmo/entrevistador
LeadMaria José Serra
Ela mesma
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Daniel Gonçalves Pereira's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Like a Butterfly is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”