The fundamental role of the Austrian Archduchess Maria Leopoldina in the independence of Brazil. Through the reading of personal letters and archival images, the film transports viewers to Imperial Brazil, presenting a strong Empress, ahead of her time and politically more prepared than many imagined.
Director:
Luisa Arraes
Paulo Rezzutti
Self
Mary Del Priore
Self
Maria Celi Vasconcelos
Self
Clóvis Bulcão
Self
Andréa Slemian
Self
Lucia Bastos
Self
Lourdes Belchior
Self
