Marias: Faith in Womanhood

Marias: Faith in Womanhood

75 mins | Documentary | Nov. 17, 2016

Marias is a film about the feminine. Visiting the celebrations of the Virgin Mary's (Marias) from Brasil, Cuba, México, Peru and Nicarágua, the director Joana Mariani observes the similarities and disparities among their cultures, and listen to women who have their very particular stories about life, faith and devotion. The result is a very singular film that shows that the image of the Virgin Mary (Maria) is a lot more than a religious figure or the mother of Christ.

Marias: Faith in Womanhood

75 mins | Documentary | Nov. 17, 2016

Marias: Faith in Womanhood
Marias is a film about the feminine. Visiting the celebrations of the Virgin Mary's (Marias) from Brasil, Cuba, México, Peru and Nicarágua, the director Joana Mariani observes the similarities and disparities among their cultures, and listen to women who have their very particular stories about life, faith and devotion. The result is a very singular film that shows that the image of the Virgin Mary (Maria) is a lot more than a religious figure or the mother of Christ.
Producers Primo Filmes, Vitrine Filmes
Original title Marias
Directors Joana Mariani
Writers Joana Mariani

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