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Maria (2018)

2018-11-27 · 27m · PT
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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.

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Catarina Neves RicciDirector, Writer

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Valerie BraddellValerie BraddellMariaAntónio FonsecaAntónio FonsecaJoséMárcia BreiaMárcia BreiaMonica CalleMonica CalleJose's Wife

Keywords

ProstituteLove affairOld womanBlack catPortoCar sexOlder womanElder prostitute

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityProstitute · Love Affair · Old WomanDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference1510458Actor preference413435 · 332149 · 379117

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Frequently asked questions about Maria

What is Maria about?

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.

How long is Maria?

Maria has a runtime of 27 minutes.