I just didn't rate it 10/10 due to some weak performances, but that doesn't detract from the film, considering it was produced by an independent producer with budget limitations. Speaking of performances, I positively highlight the most famous actress in the cast, Elisângela, who plays Maria, the protagonist's mother. Her work was linear, as expected from a competent and experienced actress. However, the real highlight goes to Roberto Mallet's performance. He is an acting teacher (research his work, he follows the school of Master Constantin Stanislavski), and in this film, he clearly proved that he deeply understands what he teaches. I would say that a significant part of this film's probable success can be credited to him.
The film was very well written by Elton Mesquita. The verisimilitude of Catholicism, in relation to spiritual combat, was excellent, despite the fact that all art has a sort of poetic license that allows adaptations to make the film more believable, especially for those who enjoy the "God of Chance." I missed more locations that would show this "deep Brazil"-that Catholic Brazil of the past century, for example, with its baroque architecture. However, I understand that this absence is also due to the financial issue I mentioned initially.
It is a competent film! I hope to see Brazilian films reaching an increasingly higher level.
