The Lady from Estácio
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Zulmira is an old mistress who lives in the neighborhood of Estácio, in Rio de Janeiro. One day, she wakes up obsessed with the idea of dying. All she needs is a good coffin. A tribute to Leon Hirszman's "The Deceased", the first film starred by Fernanda Montenegro.
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Fernanda Montenegro
Zulmira
Known for
Central Station
I'm Still Here
Nelson Xavier
Timbira
Known for
Chico Xavier
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
Joel Barcellos
Joel
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Rafael Souza-Ribeiro
Suely
Fernando Melvin
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Eduardo Ades Director · Matheus Ramalho Story José Eduardo Limongi Cinematographer
First release May 19, 2012 · Produced in Brazil · Original title A Dama do Estácio
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Brazil
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Original title
A Dama do Estácio
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
Portuguese
Release dates
Brazil · May 19, 2012
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No release date listed for United States.
Spain
June 13, 2012 · Festival Internacional de Cine de Huesca
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