Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics
An examination of the relationship between the life and art of Maria Martins, now recognized as one of the greatest Brazilian sculptors, in addition to her engravings and texts. The film reveals the greatness of her work and her boldness when dealing directly with the feminine perspective of sexuality, a transgression that led to attacks by Brazilian critics. In parallel, her life as the wife of an important diplomat and her connection to Marcel Duchamp, in a relationship of mutual collaboration between the two artists.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 16, 2017
Runtime
1h 17m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
100%
Original Title
Maria: Não Esqueça Que Eu Venho dos Trópicos
Production Companies
Liligo Produções Artísticas
Director
Francisco C. Martins
Description
An examination of the relationship between the life and art of Maria Martins, now recognized as one of the greatest Brazilian sculptors, in addition to her engravings and texts. The film reveals the greatness of her work and her boldness when dealing directly with the feminine perspective of sexuality, a transgression that led to attacks by Brazilian critics. In parallel, her life as the wife of an important diplomat and her connection to Marcel Duchamp, in a relationship of mutual collaboration between the two artists.
