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202164 min12documentary

Edna

202164 min12documentary

In Brazil's Transbrasiliana highway region, Edna navigates daily life amid the lasting effects of historical violence and community challenges.

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In Brazil's Transbrasiliana highway region, Edna navigates daily life amid the lasting effects of historical violence and community challenges.

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Eryk Rocha

Eryk Rochadirector

Renato Vallonewriter

Eryk Rocha

Eryk Rochawriter

Gabriela Carneiro da Cunha

Gabriela Carneiro da Cunhawriter

Renato Vallonecast

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Edna lives along the Transbrasiliana highway in Brazil, an area with a legacy of violence and massacres. The film follows her daily life, revealing the ongoing impact of historical events on her community. It captures the challenges faced by residents in a region marked by tragedy. Through Edna's experiences, the narrative illustrates the struggle for survival amid persistent adversity. Directed by Eryk Rocha, the documentary runs for 64 minutes and is produced in Portuguese.

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