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Saturday October 12, 2024 7:00pm - 8:41pm PDT
A former actress battles her troubled past, strained family ties, and lingering scars from Brazil's political turmoil. This powerful drama, rich in emotion and resilience, offers a raw and moving portrait of three women bound by generational trauma.

A former actress grapples with the shadows of her past in Pedro Freire’s riveting drama that captures a turbulent life. At 50, Malu resides in a dilapidated Rio de Janeiro slum with her staunchly traditional mother, Lili, while attempting to mend a fragile relationship with her daughter, Joana. The film delves deep into generational trauma, illustrating how past political upheavals, including Brazil's military dictatorship, have left lasting scars on this dysfunctional family. Malu's close bond with her queer friend Tibira further strains her relationship with Lili, exposing deep-seated prejudices and conflicts. Inspired by the real-life experiences of Freire's own mother, Malu Rocha, the film boasts a spectacular script and phenomenal performances that illuminate the complexities of family ties and personal resilience. Filmed in a Cassavetes-esque style that emphasizes character relationships and creates a cinema vérité feel, the must-see Malu delivers a profoundly moving portrayal of three women navigating the tumultuous waters of shared history.

Una ex actriz lidia con las sombras de su pasado en el fascinante drama de Pedro Freire que captura una vida turbulenta. A sus 50 años, Malu reside en una ruinosa favela de Río de Janeiro con su madre, Lili, mientras intenta reparar su frágil relación con su hija Joana. La película profundiza en el trauma generacional, ilustrando cómo las revueltas políticas pasadas, incluida la dictadura militar en Brasil, han dejado cicatrices duraderas en esta familia disfuncional. El estrecho vínculo de Malu con su amiga queer Tibira tensa aún más su relación con Lili, exponiendo prejuicios y conflictos profundamente arraigados. Inspirado en las experiencias de vida real de la propia madre de Freire, Malu Rocha, la película cuenta con un espectacular guión y actuaciones fenomenales que iluminan las complejidades de los lazos familiares y la resiliencia personal. Filmado al estilo Cassavetes, enfatizando las relaciones entre los personajes y creando una sensación de cinéma vérité, “Malu”, una película imperdible, ofrece un retrato profundamente conmovedor de tres mujeres navegando por las turbulentas aguas de una historia compartida.
Saturday October 12, 2024 7:00pm - 8:41pm PDT
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