Mannu Costa

The documentary explores the characteristics of Geração 65, a literary movement that emerged in the city of Jaboatão (Pernambuco) in the 1960s and held significant regional importance. It presents an overview of the writers of that era who left their mark on the Pernambuco literary scene.

Marias is a road movie that travels through Brazil and Russia in search of a woman that took part in great moments of the last century and had been made invisible by machismo and political persecution.

A day in the life of a woman, who upon turning 53, decides to rethink her life, confront herself and the image she has created of herself over the years.

Greasy hair; grooved and unshaven face; emanating alcohol fumes. Raúl just doesn't care anymore. In the opening scene of Death Inhabits at Night, the unemployed writer pours himself another glass of cheap wine as an upstairs neighbour leaps to his death. His girlfriend is clearly more upset by the incident. A little later, she finds a letter by the door reminding them to pay the rent or be evicted. Raúl shrugs and suggests going back to bed. But all of this dismissiveness changes following a meeting with a troubled young girl.

On the outskirts of Recife, collaboration and faith make the difference. It is there that Bhrendo Barbosa, dancer, choreographer, designer, marker and quadrilha manager finds the tools to make his dreams come true. Raised by his grandmother, D. Maria, he grew up going up and down the stairs of the hill, while rehearsing the steps to make a difference for the community, without giving up who he is.

Sérgio is determined to take over his family's construction company to pursue a long-buried dream. But when he uncovers a hidden chapter from his father's past, his ambitions are shaken, forcing him to confront the man he has truly become.