The Woman at the End of the World (2019)

The Woman at the End of the World (2019) poster

The Woman at the End of the World, inspired by the album "A Mulher do Fim do Mundo (2015)" by singer Elza Soares, tells the story of Benedita and the girl Lua, two black women who saw the old world succumb and are now the only ones survivors. In this post-apocalyptic scenario, the short film portrays a journey through the search for breaking the silence, thinking about the innumerable processes of silence passed by the characters in the old world. In this sense, the end of the world is also a character, being the personification of a state of mind that permeates the loneliness of the black woman. The short film reveres female power, rescues memories, discusses affection and thinks about paths to be followed.

Director: Ana do Campo
Genre: Science Fiction
Runtime: 20 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Ariel L. Dibernaci
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Keywords

apocalypse, afrofuturism

More Films by Director: Ana do Campo
More Films in Genre: Science Fiction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Woman at the End of the World about?
The Woman at the End of the World, inspired by the album "A Mulher do Fim do Mundo (2015)" by singer Elza Soares, tells the story of Benedita and the girl Lua, two black women who saw the old world succumb and are now the only ones survivors. In this post-apocalyptic scenario, the short film portrays a journey through the search for breaking the silence, thinking about the innumerable processes of silence passed by the characters in the old world. In this sense, the end of the world is also a character, being the personification of a state of mind that permeates the loneliness of the black woman. The short film reveres female power, rescues memories, discusses affection and thinks about paths to be followed.
Who directed The Woman at the End of the World?
The Woman at the End of the World was directed by Ana do Campo.
Who stars in The Woman at the End of the World?
The Woman at the End of the World stars Tainah Paes, Maria Luiza Apolônio, Adalício Batista, Gabriel Moura.
How long is The Woman at the End of the World?
The Woman at the End of the World has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is The Woman at the End of the World?
The Woman at the End of the World is a Science Fiction film.
Where was The Woman at the End of the World produced?
The Woman at the End of the World was produced in Brazil.