Maria
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Maria

7.0 / 10 2018 27mNR Portuguese
Drama

Storyline

Maria spends her daytime sewing and cleaning, while at night she works as a prostitute in Oporto's streets. Years ago her path crossed with José, a married man who became her most faithful client but who couldn't help her to escape the hard life. Today this old prostitute continues showing off her body through the long city's nights, though the clients are almost gone. José is still there, but he failed at what she desired the most: a son. In a very intimate and raw portray of a woman, MARIA disclosures how love and getting older can feels like.

Cast & Crew

Valerie Braddell

Valerie Braddell

Maria

Lead
António Fonseca

António Fonseca

José

Márcia Breia

Márcia Breia

Monica Calle

Monica Calle

Jose's Wife

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Catarina Neves Ricci's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Maria is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker