XVII Congress of the Brazilian Studies Association

"Marte Um"

• In Event: Film Screening – Marte Um

Abstract

Screening of the film (1h55m) directed by Gabriel Martins, followed by a question and answer session with the director.

"Marte Um" was chosen to represent Brazil in the international competition for the Oscar in 2022. Martins is considered one of the most important Brazilian directors today, and his production company, Filmes de Plástico, is one of the most renowned for producing successful films at international festivals. Synopsis: A middle-class black family in Brazil deals with the election of a right-wing extremist president. A mother believes she is cursed after an unexpected encounter, while her husband pins all his hopes on his son's football career.

Authors

• Christopher Dunn, Tulane University

• Gabriel Martins, Cineasta