Antônia
Seen it?2007 | 90 min | Drama, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for people who'll be humming afterwards and music lovers. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Fans of Dreamgirls or Yankee Doodle Dandy should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Determined to escape their poverty-stricken lives, four talented young women living on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, Brazil, form an all-female rap group but find their road to success is riddled with sexism, racism, and violence. One by one, they succumb to their grim realities...until they discover that out of struggle comes strength, and out of strength, the courage to continue on.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$601K worldwide on a $500K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tata Amaral
- Negra LiPreta
- Cindy MendesLena (Maria Madalena)
- Leilah MorenoBárbarah
- QuelynahMayah
- KamauDante
- Negro RicoDJ Anjo
- HadjiDJ Cocão
- ThaídeMarcelo Diamante
- Fernando MacárioHermano
- Fernandinho BeatboxZ' Africa Brasil