Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics

Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics

77 mins | Documentary | Nov. 16, 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.

Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics

77 mins | Documentary | Nov. 16, 2017

Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics
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.
Producers Liligo Produções Artísticas
Original title Maria: Não Esqueça Que Eu Venho dos Trópicos
Directors Elisa Gomes, Nana Maiolini, Francisco C. Martins, Ícaro Martins
Writers Marta Goes, Ícaro Martins, Idê Lacreta