Mambembe

20260 PT

Documentary

Synopsis

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Ruy, a solitary surveyor, travels the harsh Pernambuco. His life is transformed when he meets three women from a mambembe circus, Madrinha, Jéssica and Diadorim. Through the history of these four characters, "Mambembe" deals with chance while reflecting on artistic construction.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Murilo Grossi
Ruy
Dandara Guerra
Índia Morena
Madona Show

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Fabio Meira
Writers: Fabio Meira, Susana Barriga
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Fabio Meira, shot by Daniela Cajías. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Murilo Grossi and Dandara Guerra and Índia Morena carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt36878656 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Fabio Meira directs. Daniela Cajías behind the camera. Produced in Brazil. Dialogue in Portuguese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Fabio Meira, shot by Daniela Cajías. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Murilo Grossi and Dandara Guerra and Índia Morena carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt36878656 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.