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The First Death of Joana (2021)

Movie ★ 3.8 91 min

Drama

Late summer of 2007, South of Brazil. Joana, 13, wants to find out why her great-aunt Rosa died at 70 without ever having dated anyone. Encouraged by her friend Carolina, Joana starts an investigation about Rosa’s past. As she confronts the values of her community, Joana realizes that all the women in her family have a secret, while something hidden inside her also reveals. She plunges into her imagination to find answers while a large wind power plant is being built in their small town.

Cristiane Oliveira Writer Cristiane Oliveira Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 4, 2021
Runtime
91 min
IMDb
tt13841708
Country
Studio
OKNA Produções, Epicentre Films, Crisol Filmes

Themes

Cast

Letícia Kacperski Joana Isabela Bressane Carolina Joana Vieira Lara Lisa Becker Lisa Becker Norma Roberto Oliveira Roberto Oliveira Afiador Rosa Campos Velho Rosa Emílio Speck Nilo Pedro Nambuco Thomas Graciela Caputti Sofia Janaína Kremer Janaína Kremer Diretora Ana Carolina Moreno Magda Daniel Chocolate Gabriel Sidnei Borba Pastor Felipe Lorenzon Jorge Kaya Rodrigues Kaya Rodrigues Professora

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Frequently asked questions

What is The First Death of Joana about?
Late summer of 2007, South of Brazil. Joana, 13, wants to find out why her great-aunt Rosa died at 70 without ever having dated anyone. Encouraged by her friend Carolina, Joana starts an investigation about Rosa’s past. As she confronts the values of her community, Joana realizes that all the women in her family have a secret, while something hidden inside her also reveals. She plunges into her imagination to find answers while a large wind power plant is being built in their small town.
Who directed The First Death of Joana?
The First Death of Joana was directed by Cristiane Oliveira.
Who stars in The First Death of Joana?
The First Death of Joana stars Letícia Kacperski, Isabela Bressane, Joana Vieira, Lisa Becker.
When was The First Death of Joana released?
The First Death of Joana is a 2021 drama film.
Where can I watch The First Death of Joana?
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