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Terra Para Rose
Documentary about the oppression of a group of a families of the MST, the Brazilian Landless Workers Movement, who invaded Anoni Farm, a farm in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in 1985, and Rose, a woman fighting for the right of owning a land and for elementary human rights, and mother of the first baby born in the camping site.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of Rose, a matriarch who returns to her family's coffee plantation after a long absence. Upon her arrival, she finds the estate in disarray and her family struggling with financial and emotional issues. Rose attempts to restore the plantation and mend the fractured relationships, confronting secrets and past traumas that have plagued them for years.
Critical Reception
Terra Para Rose was critically acclaimed for its powerful performances, particularly from Fernanda Montenegro, and its sensitive exploration of family dynamics and the decline of the Brazilian coffee aristocracy. The film was praised for its direction and atmospheric portrayal of the setting.
What Reviewers Say
Fernanda Montenegro delivers a commanding and nuanced performance.
The film offers a poignant look at family legacy and societal change.
Visually rich with a compelling, albeit melancholic, narrative.
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Awards & Accolades
Awarded at the Gramado Film Festival, including Best Actress for Fernanda Montenegro.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Carlos Drummond de Andrade, one of Brazil's most celebrated poets.
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