Betânia
Synopsis
After losing her husband, 65-year-old midwife Betânia is persuaded by her daughters to leave her remote village. She moves near the sand dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses in northern Brazil and ventures a new beginning.
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Diana Mattos
Betânia
Michelle Cabral
Irineusa
Rosa Ewerton Jara
Jucélia
Tião Carvalho
Ribamar
Caçula Rodrigues
Tonhão
Ulysses Azevedo
Antonio Filho
Nádia de Cassia
Vitória
Edivaldo Marquita
Marquita
Misael Pereira
Seu Misa
José de Ribamar
Seu Zuca
Vitão Santiago
Xambim
Caiçara Vibration
Ismael
Marly Rodrigues
Dona Marly
Maria Lucia Menezes
Dona Lucia
Maria Aparecida Santos
Dona Maria do Zuca
Anouk Mulard
Sofie
Tim Vidal
Bernard
Release History & Theatrical Window
26º Festival do Rio
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$431K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcelo Botta
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcelo Botta
- Original Title
- Betânia
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $431K
- Production Studios
- Salvatore Filmes, Canal Brasil
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcelo Botta
Marcelo Botta
Luciana Coelho, Marcelo Botta, Gabriel Di Giacomo, Maria Isabel Abduch
Department Leadership Roster
Marcelo Botta
Producer
Gabriel Di Giacomo
Producer
Marcelo Botta
Writer
Marcelo Botta
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Betânia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Betânia about?
After losing her husband, 65-year-old midwife Betânia is persuaded by her daughters to leave her remote village. She moves near the sand dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses in northern Brazil and ventures a new beginning.
Who directed Betânia?
Betânia was directed by Marcelo Botta.
Who stars in Betânia?
The principal cast of Betânia includes Diana Mattos, Michelle Cabral, Rosa Ewerton Jara, Tião Carvalho, Caçula Rodrigues.
When was Betânia released and how long is it?
Betânia was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.