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A Melhor Mãe do Mundo

  • 2025
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Rihanna Barbosa, Seu Jorge, Benin Ayo, and Shirley Cruz in A Melhor Mãe do Mundo (2025)
PortugueseDrama

A desperate mother flees with her kids, hiding them in her recycling cart. Homeless and vulnerable, she transforms their harsh reality into a thrilling journey, shielding them from the truth... Read allA desperate mother flees with her kids, hiding them in her recycling cart. Homeless and vulnerable, she transforms their harsh reality into a thrilling journey, shielding them from the truth of their precarious situation.A desperate mother flees with her kids, hiding them in her recycling cart. Homeless and vulnerable, she transforms their harsh reality into a thrilling journey, shielding them from the truth of their precarious situation.

  • Director
    • Anna Muylaert
  • Writer
    • Anna Muylaert
  • Stars
    • Shirley Cruz
    • Seu Jorge
    • Rihanna Barbosa
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    382
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Anna Muylaert
    • Writer
      • Anna Muylaert
    • Stars
      • Shirley Cruz
      • Seu Jorge
      • Rihanna Barbosa
    • 2User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Shirley Cruz
    • Gal
    Seu Jorge
    Seu Jorge
    • Leandro
    Rihanna Barbosa
    • Rihanna
    Benin Ayo
    • João Victor
    Luedji Luna
    • Valdete
    Rubens Santos
    • Anivaldo
    Rejane Faria
    • Munda
    Lourenço Mutarelli
    • Reginaldo
    Ayomi Domenica
    • Adjane
    Kauezinho Rodrigues
    • Valdo
    João Fellipe Felix
    • Neto
    Angela Valentin
    • Angela
    Dexter
    • Babu
    Teka Romualdo
    • Cida
    Chico Tomaz
    • Ciclista
    Tati de Tatiana
    • Dona Banca de Tiro
    Katiuscia Canoro
    • Delegada
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    10thebeachlife

    Amazing!

    Gal is taking both of her children and escaping from her abusive partner Leandro. They have nowhere to go and she has to play it by ear as well as stay cool for the kids and turn this escape into an adventure they will never forget.

    Anna Muylaert and all of her amazing crew created a fantastic film they must be proud of: they managed to make a story of fear, abuse and violence into a true adventure and example of bravery, authenticity and responsibility. Best film of Jerusalem Film Festival I've seen so far. I strongly believe it must be seen by everyone, and it makes me feel like watching the previous works by this talented film director.
    10FlavioL-51

    Motherhood in its raw state

    The film follows the struggle for survival of a marginalized woman who seeks to escape a violent relationship while leading her two children through the streets of São Paulo in a mixture of complete helplessness and an attempt to disguise the harshness of the situation from the children with games and challenges.

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    • Release date
      • February 15, 2025 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
    • Language
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • The Best Mother in the World
    • Production companies
      • Biônica Filmes
      • Galeria Distribuidora
      • Telefilms
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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