The Lady from Estacio (2012)

Plot

Zulmira, an aging mistress in Rio de Janeiro's Estacio neighborhood, becomes consumed by thoughts of death, fixating on acquiring the perfect coffin. Her obsession leads her on a poignant journey reflecting on life and mortality. This film serves as a homage to Leon Hirszman's "The Deceased," which marked the debut of the esteemed Fernanda Montenegro. Through Zulmira's introspective quest, the narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the inevitable passage of time, inviting the audience to contemplate their own relationship with life and death.