Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics (2017)
An examination of the relationship between the life and art of Maria Martins, now recognized as one of the greatest Brazilian sculptors, in addition to her engravings and texts. The film reveals the greatness of her work and her boldness when dealing directly with the feminine perspective of sexuality, a transgression that led to attacks by Brazilian critics. In parallel, her life as the wife of an important diplomat and her connection to Marcel Duchamp, in a relationship of mutual collaboration between the two artists.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: November 16, 2017
Cast
- Maria Martins - Self (archive footage)
- Malu Mader - Self
- Lúcia Romano
- Celso Frateschi
- Paulo Herkenhoff - Self
- Portia Maria Jones - Self
- Nora Martins Lobo - Self
- Graça Ramos - Self
- Francis M. Naumann - Self
- Miguel do Rio Branco - Self
Screenplay
Music: Nelson Ayres, Ricardo Mosca
Cinematography: Hugo Kovensky
Editing: Idê Lacreta
Production: Liligo Produções Artísticas
Country: Brazil
Language: English, Français, Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
sexuality, sculpture, art
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics about?
- An examination of the relationship between the life and art of Maria Martins, now recognized as one of the greatest Brazilian sculptors, in addition to her engravings and texts. The film reveals the greatness of her work and her boldness when dealing directly with the feminine perspective of sexuality, a transgression that led to attacks by Brazilian critics. In parallel, her life as the wife of an important diplomat and her connection to Marcel Duchamp, in a relationship of mutual collaboration between the two artists.
- Who directed Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics?
- Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics was directed by Francisco C. Martins, Elisa Gomes, Ícaro Martins.
- Who stars in Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics?
- Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics stars Maria Martins, Malu Mader, Lúcia Romano, Celso Frateschi, Paulo Herkenhoff, Portia Maria Jones.
- How long is Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics?
- Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics?
- Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics is a Documentary film.
- Where was Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics produced?
- Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics was produced in Brazil.