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The Lady from Estacio (2012): Cast

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The Lady from Estacio is a 2012 drama directed by Eduardo Ades, starring Fernanda Montenegro as Zulmira, Nelson Xavier and Joel Barcellos.

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The Lady from Estacio (2012) movie poster
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Director
Eduardo Ades
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
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The story

What Is The Lady from Estacio About?

The premise of The Lady from Estacio without spoilers.

Zulmira, an elderly woman living in the Estacio neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, finds herself consumed by a sudden desire to die. Her only concern is securing a suitable coffin. This film pays homage to Leon Hirszman’s “The Deceased” and features Fernanda Montenegro in a significant role, exploring themes of mortality and acceptance with a touch of dark humor.

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Cast & crew

The Lady from Estacio Cast & Characters

Fernanda Montenegro leads the cast as Zulmira, with Nelson Xavier as Timbira and Joel Barcellos as Joel. Directed by Eduardo Ades; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Eduardo Ades

More films directed by Eduardo Ades: Teatro de Máscaras, Torquato Neto - Every Hour of the End and Crônica da Demolição.

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The Lady from Estacio FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Lady from Estacio, each answered in a sentence.

When was The Lady from Estacio released?

The Lady from Estacio was released on May 19, 2012.

Who directed The Lady from Estacio?

The Lady from Estacio was directed by Eduardo Ades.

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Who is in the cast of The Lady from Estacio?

The Lady from Estacio stars Fernanda Montenegro as Zulmira, Nelson Xavier as Timbira and Joel Barcellos as Joel, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Lady from Estacio have a post-credit scene?

No. The Lady from Estacio has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Lady from Estacio in?

The original language of The Lady from Estacio is Portuguese.

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