The First Death of Joana

The First Death of Joana

91 mins | Drama | Aug. 4, 2021

Late summer of 2007, South of Brazil. Joana, 13, wants to find out why her great-aunt Rosa died at 70 without ever having dated anyone. Encouraged by her friend Carolina, Joana starts an investigation about Rosa’s past. As she confronts the values of her community, Joana realizes that all the women in her family have a secret, while something hidden inside her also reveals. She plunges into her imagination to find answers while a large wind power plant is being built in their small town.

The First Death of Joana

91 mins | Drama | Aug. 4, 2021

The First Death of Joana
Late summer of 2007, South of Brazil. Joana, 13, wants to find out why her great-aunt Rosa died at 70 without ever having dated anyone. Encouraged by her friend Carolina, Joana starts an investigation about Rosa’s past. As she confronts the values of her community, Joana realizes that all the women in her family have a secret, while something hidden inside her also reveals. She plunges into her imagination to find answers while a large wind power plant is being built in their small town.
IMDb rating 6.7
Producers Epicentre Films, OKNA Produções
Original title A Primeira Morte de Joana
Directors Cristiane Oliveira
Writers Cristiane Oliveira, Sílvia Lourenço

Cast

Emílio Speck

as Nilo

Isabela Bressane

as Carolina

Joana Vieira

as Lara

Lisa Becker

as Norma

Roberto Oliveira

as Afiador

Pedro Nambuco

as Thomas

Graciela Caputti

as Sofia

Janaína Kremer

as Director