
Mormaço (2018)
Release Year: 2018
Nation: Brazil
Alternative Title: Mormaco, Sultry
Director: Marina Meliande
Writer: Felipe Bragança, Marina Meliande
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Genre: Drama
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Story
In 'Mormaço', set in Rio de Janeiro during the summer of 2016 leading up to the Olympic Games, Ana, a 32-year-old public defender, becomes involved in defending a community threatened with removal due to the Olympics' construction projects. Simultaneously, she starts noticing strange purple spots on her body and experiences inexplicable occurrences both within herself and around the city. The sultry heat intensifies, creating an oppressive atmosphere that ultimately gives way to heavy rain.
Summary
Directed by Marina Meliande in 2018, 'Mormaço' is a drama film set against the backdrop of Rio de Janeiro's preparations for the Olympic Games. The story revolves around Ana, a public defender who finds herself navigating both her professional duties and peculiar personal experiences amidst the city's changing landscape and escalating temperatures.