Hebe

Hebe

2019 · 112 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama, History

Hebe Camargo is one of the most emblematic entertainments in Brazil. At her 60s, she went on to control her own career and, despite the criticism, the dreadful husband and the powerful and sexist bosses, she revealed herself to the public as an extraordinary woman, capable of overcoming any personal or professional crisis.

Directed by Maurício Farias · Written by Carolina Kotscho

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