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IMDb199848mBrazil

A Woman's Soul

Alma de Mulher

Synopsis

A Woman's Soul unveils the world of Rio de Janeiro's travestites - these mythological figures who have opt for sexual ambiguity. Caricatures of women who live in marginality. The documentary shows that behind the stereotypes, exoticism and flamboyancy that involve the travestites, there are human beings with dreams, rights, ambitions and frustrations - as everybody else. The film recieved the Honorable Mention at the XXV Jornada Internacional de Cinema da Bahia in 1998. It was also exhibited in New York and at the London Institute of Contemporary Arts.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Theresa Jessouroun
Screenplay & Story
Theresa Jessouroun
Original Score
Tim Rescala
Original Title
Alma de Mulher
Country of Origin
Brazil
Spoken Languages
Portuguese
Runtime
48m
Production Studios
Kino Filmes S.A., Societta Ltda, Palmares Produções Cinematográficas

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Theresa Jessouroun

Screenplay & Story

Theresa Jessouroun

Original Score & Music

Tim Rescala

Director of Photography

Nonato Estrela, Fred Rangel

Film Editing

Theresa Jessouroun, Mair Tavares, Sueli Nascimento

Producers

Theresa Jessouroun

Department Leadership Roster

Theresa Jessouroun

Theresa Jessouroun

Director

Theresa Jessouroun

Theresa Jessouroun

Producer

Theresa Jessouroun

Theresa Jessouroun

Writer

Theresa Jessouroun

Theresa Jessouroun

Editor

Mair Tavares

Editor

Sueli Nascimento

Editor

Fred Rangel

Director of Photography

Fabio Durão

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Woman's Soul

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Woman's Soul about?

A Woman's Soul unveils the world of Rio de Janeiro's travestites - these mythological figures who have opt for sexual ambiguity. Caricatures of women who live in marginality. The documentary shows that behind the stereotypes, exoticism and flamboyancy that involve the travestites, there are human beings with dreams, rights, ambitions and frustrations - as everybody else. The film recieved the Honorable Mention at the XXV Jornada Internacional de Cinema da Bahia in 1998. It was also exhibited in New York and at the London Institute of Contemporary Arts.

Who directed A Woman's Soul?

A Woman's Soul was directed by Theresa Jessouroun.

Who stars in A Woman's Soul?

The principal cast of A Woman's Soul includes Kaká di Polly, Elke Maravilha.

When was A Woman's Soul released and how long is it?

A Woman's Soul was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 48m.

Who composed the musical score for A Woman's Soul?

The original motion picture soundtrack for A Woman's Soul was composed by Tim Rescala.