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Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics
10.0 / 10• 2017• 1h 17m•NR• Portuguese
Documentary
Storyline
An examination of the relationship between the life and art of Maria Martins, now recognized as one of the greatest Brazilian sculptors, in addition to her engravings and texts. The film reveals the greatness of her work and her boldness when dealing directly with the feminine perspective of sexuality, a transgression that led to attacks by Brazilian critics. In parallel, her life as the wife of an important diplomat and her connection to Marcel Duchamp, in a relationship of mutual collaboration between the two artists.
Cast & Crew
Maria Martins
Self (archive footage)
Lead
Malu Mader
Self
Lúcia Romano
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Celso Frateschi
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PH
Paulo Herkenhoff
Self
PM
Portia Maria Jones
Self
NM
Nora Martins Lobo
Self
GR
Graça Ramos
Self
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Francisco C. Martins's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
