Antônia

Antônia

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Director: Tata Amaral

Language: Portuguese

Producer: Tata Amaral & Geórgia Costa Araújo

Genre: Feature

Screenwriter: Tata Amaral & Roberto Moreira

Dir. of Photography: Jacob Solitrenick

Editor: Idê Lacreta

Sound: João Godoy

Casting: Patricia Faria

Set Design: Rafael Ronconi

Duration: 90min.

Year: 2006

Screening Times: 02/12/2008 - 8:40pm , 02/16/2008 - 1:50pm, 02/18/2008 - 10:00pm

Description:

On the outskirts of São Paulo, four girls who have been singing together since their childhood fight to fulfill their dream of making a living with their music. Tired of singing back-up for male rap artists, they form their own rap group, find a manager and begin to put on shows in bars and parties. But, just as the dream seems to be coming true, their hopes are dashed by brutal violence, internal jealousies, unplanned pregnancy and the daily events which accompany poverty. Filled with R&B, soul and rap music, this energetic look into modern Brazilian life, explores cultural oppression, chauvinism and urban violence yet manages to stay engaging and upbeat especially in its depiction and appreciation of female friendship.

ADDED SCREENING: Monday, February 18, 10:00pm