Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics

Maria: Don't Forget I Come From the Tropics 2017 Directed by Francisco C. Martins , Ícaro Martins , ... Maria: Não Esqueça Que Eu Venho dos Trópicos

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.

Country Brazil

Production Country Brazil

Language Portuguese

Spoken Languages English , French , Portuguese

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Liligo Produções Artísticas

Release Date 16 November 2017

77 mins