Storyline
Zulmira is an old mistress who lives in the neighborhood of Estácio, in Rio de Janeiro. One day, she wakes up obsessed with the idea of dying. All she needs is a good coffin. A tribute to Leon Hirszman's "The Deceased", the first film starred by Fernanda Montenegro.
Cast & Crew
Fernanda Montenegro
Zulmira
Lead
Nelson Xavier
Timbira
Joel Barcellos
Joel
RS
Rafael Souza-Ribeiro
Suely
FM
Fernando Melvin
Suely's boyfriend
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Eduardo Ades's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Lady from Estácio is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
