Mambembe

A quiet, wandering film that drifts between lives and landscapes, inviting you to ponder chance and the making of art.

Directed by

Fabio Meira

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Murilo Grossi, Dandara Guerra, Índia Morena

Overview

Ruy, a solitary surveyor, travels the harsh Pernambuco. His life is transformed when he meets three women from a mambembe circus, Madrinha, Jéssica and Diadorim. Through the history of these four characters, "Mambembe" deals with chance while reflecting on artistic construction.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Art, isolation, identity, fate

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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