A Parteira (2019)
Donana, a midwife with more than half a century of experience, represents the resistance of tradition and humanization to childbirth in the region of São Gonçalo do Amarante, in Rio Grande do Norte. Owner of a strong personality, she shares her wisdom, acquired over the years as a midwife, mother, saint mother, godmother, woman. Like the chanana, a flower that grows in the middle of the concrete and is underestimated for its fragile appearance, Donana teaches us to remain firm despite the adversities of life.
Director: Catarina Doolan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 22, 2019
Cast
Production: Prisma Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Parteira about?
- Donana, a midwife with more than half a century of experience, represents the resistance of tradition and humanization to childbirth in the region of São Gonçalo do Amarante, in Rio Grande do Norte. Owner of a strong personality, she shares her wisdom, acquired over the years as a midwife, mother, saint mother, godmother, woman. Like the chanana, a flower that grows in the middle of the concrete and is underestimated for its fragile appearance, Donana teaches us to remain firm despite the adversities of life.
- Who directed A Parteira?
- A Parteira was directed by Catarina Doolan.
- Who stars in A Parteira?
- A Parteira stars Ava Maria Valcácio, Manu Valcácio, Bia Valcácio.
- How long is A Parteira?
- A Parteira has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is A Parteira?
- A Parteira is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Parteira produced?
- A Parteira was produced in Brazil.