What Is It Worth?
“A poor in the hand is worth two in the theft”
Drama
Free adaptation of Machado de Assis's short story "Pai Contra Mãe", having some of Nireu Cavalcanti's 18th Century chronicles as inspiration, the film traces parallels between life in during the slavery period and in modern Brazil.
VIBE
This film offers a stark, unflinching look at enduring social injustices. It's a heavy, deliberate watch that forces contemplation on the cyclical nature of exploitation and the societal scars left by historical oppression.
grittyunflinchingsomberthought-provokingsteadysocial realismperiod dramaarthouseinequalityhistorical parallelssocial commentaryoppression
