The First Death of Joana

Year: 2021

Runtime: 91 mins

Language: Portuguese

Director: Cristiane Oliveira

Drama

In the late summer of 2007, a young girl named Joana in southern Brazil becomes curious about the life of her great-aunt Rosa, who died unmarried at age 70. With the encouragement of her friend Carolina, Joana begins to investigate Rosa’s past. Her search leads her to confront the traditional values of her community and uncover hidden secrets within her family. As Joana explores the truth, she also discovers something about herself, and a new wind power plant alters the landscape of their small town.

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