Our Mother was an Actress 2023

Directed by André Novais Oliveira and Renato Novaes · Documentary · 26 min

Remembering Maria José Novais Oliveira

Maria José Novais Oliveira, a black woman, resident on the outskirts of Contagem, already in her 60s, has become a film actress, with an award-winning career in Brazil and internationally. This documentary recalls the image of a unique woman who marked Brazilian cinema in the 2010s.