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In a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Demétria waits for her daughter on the last day of Carnival.But a brutal police raid seals the fate of the two women.Set to Brazilian rhythms, this short musical addresses racism and other social conflicts.
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In a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Demétria waits for her daughter on the last day of Carnival. But a brutal police raid seals the fate of the two women. Set to Brazilian rhythms, this short musical addresses racism and other social conflicts.
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- Release date
- Feb 21, 2023
- Runtime
- 0h 30m
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- Language
- Portuguese
- Country
- Germany
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