Maria of Maria

Description

Brazil, 1940. Maria, a young outlaw, discovers she is pregnant after her band is wiped out. She flees to the Center-West to give birth and start a new life. Joining Getúlio Vargas’s "March to the West" government program, which promised land to small farmers, she confronts the challenges of untamed nature and learns the intricacies of farming. As the narrative unfolds, Maria's past resurfaces, forcing her to confront her former life and the dangers that come with it. The film features a cast that includes João Campos, Gleide Firmino, and Nanda Costa. "Maria of Maria," released in 2026, balances moments of tension with elements of resilience, reflecting the harsh realities of survival in a dark yet resolute story.