Now in its 14th year, the Femina Festival is currently showcasing female filmmakers’ talents at the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil in Rio de Janeiro. It runs until December 18, 2023, and features an impressive array of over 30 films. These films, both short and feature-length, come from 35 countries and 8 Brazilian states. Notably, […]
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