Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics (2017)
An examination of the relationship between the life and art of Maria Martins, now recognized as one of the greatest Brazilian sculptors, in addition to her engravings and texts. The film reveals the greatness of her work and her boldness when dealing directly with the feminine perspective of sexuality, a transgression that led to attacks by Brazilian critics. In parallel, her life as the wife of an important diplomat and her connection to Marcel Duchamp, in a relationship of mutual collaboration between the two artists.
Released: Nov 16, 2017
Runtime: 77 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Malu Mader, Lúcia Romano, Celso Frateschi, Maria Martins
Crew: Francisco C. Martins (Director), Idê Lacreta (Editor), Elisa Gomes (Director), Ícaro Martins (Director), Marta Goes (Writer), Idê Lacreta (Writer)