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Sônia Braga

Sônia Braga

“There is a point in life where if people push you to some place or take away from you your rights, that’s when you step in. I don’t call that strength – I call that necessity. Nobody wants to be in that position. It’s just what you do.”

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    Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands

    DONA FLOR AND HER TWO HUSBANDS

    BRUNO BARRETO Brazil, 1976

    Made during Brazil’s military dictatorship, Bruno Barreto’s magic realist feature is sensual and darkly comedic, propelling Sônia Braga from soap star to national deity. For a deep dive into the film’s legacy, this liberating tale of female desire is explored in episode 3 of the MUBI Podcast.

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