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🎬 Title: The First Death of Joana / A Primeira Morte de Joana
Story: Late summer of 2007, South of Brazil. Joana, 13, wants to find out why her great-aunt Rosa died at 70 without ever having dated anyone. Encouraged by her friend Carolina, Joana starts an investigation about Rosa’s past. As she confronts the values of her community, Joana realizes that all the women in her family have a secret, while something hidden inside her also reveals. She plunges into her imagination to find answers while a large wind power plant is being built in their small town.
⭐ Rating: 4.4 (5 votes)
📅 Release date: 2021-08-04
⏱️ Runtime: 1h 31m
🎭 Genres: Drama
🎬 Director: Cristiane Oliveira
✍️ Writer: Cristiane Oliveira
🌍 Countries: Brazil
🏢 Production companies: OKNA Produções, Epicentre Films, Crisol Filmes
👥 Cast: Letícia Kacperski (Joana), Isabela Bressane (Carolina), Joana Vieira (Lara), Lisa Becker (Norma), Roberto Oliveira (Afiador), Rosa Campos Velho (Rosa), Emílio Speck (Nilo), Pedro Nambuco (Thomas), Graciela Caputti (Sofia), Janaína Kremer (Diretora)
Editor’s note: Our short take on The First Death of Joana (2021): A confident blend of Drama, focused more on tone than spectacle. Cristiane Oliveira keeps the storytelling tight, favoring character beats over empty flash. Performances (especially Letícia Kacperski, Isabela Bressane, Joana Vieira) give the story human stakes. The 1h 31m runtime suits the material; scenes land without dragging. Reception is mixed; it works best if you’re in the mood for its specific tone. Worth a watch for the craft alone, even beyond the genre appeal.
