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MARCÉLIA

By Allan DEBERTON

Biography - Development 2026

- Year of production
- 2026
- Genres
- Biography, Drama
- Countries
- BRAZIL
- Languages
- BRAZILIAN-PORTUGUESE
- Duration
- 100 mn
- Director(s)
- Allan DEBERTON
- Cast
- Marcélia CARTAXO, Marcélia CARTAXO, Hermila GUEDES, Hermila GUEDES
- Synopsis
- A shy young actress from rural Brazil is chosen to play Macabéa in the film “The Hour of the Star.” Battling family pressure and self-doubt, she steps into the spotlight — and becomes the first Brazilian to winner of the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlinale.
- Partners & financing
- 54% of the budget already secured