Maria
Synopsis
Maria spends her daytime sewing and cleaning, while at night she works as a prostitute in Oporto's streets. Years ago her path crossed with José, a married man who became her most faithful client but who couldn't help her to escape the hard life. Today this old prostitute continues showing off her body through the long city's nights, though the clients are almost gone. José is still there, but he failed at what she desired the most: a son. In a very intimate and raw portray of a woman, MARIA disclosures how love and getting older can feels like.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Catarina Neves Ricci
- Screenplay & Story
- Catarina Neves Ricci
- Original Title
- Maria
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Pandora da Cunha Telles, Ukbar Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catarina Neves Ricci
Catarina Neves Ricci
Sine Vadstrup Brooker
Paula Miranda, Hugo Santiago
Pablo Iraola, Pandora da Cunha Telles
Department Leadership Roster
Catarina Neves Ricci
Writer
Sine Vadstrup Brooker
Director of Photography
Catarina Neves Ricci
Director
Paula Miranda
Editor
Pablo Iraola
Producer
Pandora da Cunha Telles
Producer
Hugo Santiago
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maria
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What is Maria about?
Maria spends her daytime sewing and cleaning, while at night she works as a prostitute in Oporto's streets. Years ago her path crossed with José, a married man who became her most faithful client but who couldn't help her to escape the hard life. Today this old prostitute continues showing off her body through the long city's nights, though the clients are almost gone. José is still there, but he failed at what she desired the most: a son. In a very intimate and raw portray of a woman, MARIA disclosures how love and getting older can feels like.
Who directed Maria?
Maria was directed by Catarina Neves Ricci.
Who stars in Maria?
The principal cast of Maria includes Valerie Braddell, António Fonseca, Márcia Breia, Monica Calle.
When was Maria released and how long is it?
Maria was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 27m.