Estamira (2004)
Everything that is imaginary has, exists and is
Estamira is a 63-year-old woman who suffers from schizophrenia. She leads a tough life and has supported herself for the past 20 years by picking through garbage at the Jardim Gramacho Disposal Area in Rio de Janeiro. The film follows her starting in 2000, the year she begins treatment in a psychiatric clinic. At first, it is hard to understand her in her stream-of-consciousness sentences, delusions and obsessions. Gradually, however, we get to know her as a woman who can have quiet and lucid moments despite her illness.
Director: Marcos Prado
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date: October 1, 2004
Cast
- Estamira - Herself
Music: Décio Rocha
Cinematography: Marcos Prado
Editing: Tuco
Production: Zazen Produções
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
affectation, angry, detached, aggressive, desperate, clinical, didactic, absurd, dramatic, critical, admiring, adoring, ambiguous, approving, awestruck
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Estamira about?
- Estamira is a 63-year-old woman who suffers from schizophrenia. She leads a tough life and has supported herself for the past 20 years by picking through garbage at the Jardim Gramacho Disposal Area in Rio de Janeiro. The film follows her starting in 2000, the year she begins treatment in a psychiatric clinic. At first, it is hard to understand her in her stream-of-consciousness sentences, delusions and obsessions. Gradually, however, we get to know her as a woman who can have quiet and lucid moments despite her illness.
- Who directed Estamira?
- Estamira was directed by Marcos Prado.
- Who stars in Estamira?
- Estamira stars Estamira.
- How long is Estamira?
- Estamira has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- What genre is Estamira?
- Estamira is a Documentary film.
- Where was Estamira produced?
- Estamira was produced in Brazil.