The Lady from Estácio

The Lady from Estácio

2012 · 22 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama

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.

Directed by Eduardo Ades · Written by Eduardo Ades

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