Brazil’s ‘Carolina Maria de Jesus,’ a Goes to Cannes Showcase Winner, Is ‘Not Only a Film, It’s a Movement About Historically Invisible People’
The film 'Carolina Maria de Jesus' has won the A.H. Media Production Award at the Goes to Cannes showcase. It is based on the bestselling diary 'Child of the Dark,' which chronicles the life of a waste picker in São Paulo during the 1950s. The film aims to highlight themes of dignity, motherhood, and survival, making it a significant cultural work beyond Brazil.
- ▪The film is produced by Maria Gal and directed by Jeferson De.
- ▪It tells the story of Carolina Maria de Jesus, a prominent figure in Brazilian literature.
- ▪The film's narrative focuses on themes of poverty, racism, and the pursuit of dreams.
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Home Film Global May 26, 2026 5:21am PT Brazil’s ‘Carolina Maria de Jesus,’ a Goes to Cannes Showcase Winner, Is ‘Not Only a Film, It’s a Movement About Historically Invisible People’ The film is based on the international bestseller ‘Child of the Dark,’ translated into more than 15 languages and published in over 40 countries By Roberto Prieto Plus Icon Roberto Prieto Latest ‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ Deepens Mexican Bruno Santamaría Razo’s Exploration of Secrets, Memory and Childhood 1 week ago Sundance Winner ‘Hive’ Director Blerta Basholli Releases Her Second Feature ‘Dua’ in Cannes’ Critics’ Week 2 weeks ago From the Psychological to the Ancestral, Blood Window Showcase is Ready to Scare Audiences at Cannes’ 2026 Marché du Film (EXCLUSIVE) 2 weeks ago See All Maria Gal…
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