Maria (2018)
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.
Director: Catarina Neves Ricci
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: November 27, 2018
Cast
- Valerie Braddell - Maria
- António Fonseca - José
- Márcia Breia
- Monica Calle - Jose's Wife
Screenplay
Cinematography: Sine Vadstrup Brooker
Editing: Hugo Santiago, Paula Miranda
Production: Pandora da Cunha Telles, Ukbar Filmes
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
prostitute, love affair, black cat, old woman, porto, car sex, elder prostitute
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Maria?
- Maria was directed by Catarina Neves Ricci.
- Who stars in Maria?
- Maria stars Valerie Braddell, António Fonseca, Márcia Breia, Monica Calle.
- How long is Maria?
- Maria has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Maria?
- Maria is a Drama film.