Germany / Feb 18, 2024
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
After losing her husband, 65-year-old midwife Betânia is persuaded by her daughters to leave her remote village. She moves near the sand dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses in northern Brazil and ventures a new beginning.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Edivaldo Marquita | Marquita |
| Misael Pereira | Seu Misa |
| José de Ribamar | Seu Zuca |
| Vitão Santiago | Xambim |
| Caiçara Vibration | Ismael |
| Marly Rodrigues | Dona Marly |
| Maria Lucia Menezes | Dona Lucia |
| Maria Aparecida Santos | Dona Maria do Zuca |
| Anouk Mulard | Sofie |
| Tim Vidal | Bernard |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Betânia |
| Original language | Português (PT) |
| Spoken languages | Français, English, Português |
| Production countries | Brazil |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Salvatore Filmes, Canal Brasil |
| Release date | 24 aprile 2025 |
| Executive producer | Maria Isabel Abduch, Luciana Coelho |
| Production | Marcelo Botta, Gabriel Di Giacomo |
| Writer | Marcelo Botta |
| Cinematography | Bruno Graziano |
| Assistant directors | Marcelo Botta |
| Budget | 430.503 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Brazil / Oct 07, 2024 / 26º Festival do Rio
Taiwan / Oct 19, 2024 / Taiwan International Queer Film Festival
Theatrical release
Brazil / Apr 24, 2025 / 12
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