Lara

Lara

2002 · 107 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama

The life of Brazilian actress Odete Lara, muse of the movement called Cinema Novo in Brazil, who exchanged stardom for a quiet and religious life.

Directed by Ana Maria Magalhães · Written by Ana Maria Magalhães

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