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2016 · film · BR, FR

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Directed by: Kleber Mendonça Filho

Starring: Sonia Braga, Maeve Jinkings, Irandhir Santos, Humberto Carrão, Zoraide Coleto, Carla Ribas

Runtime: 147 min

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Clara is a film about a widow fighting demolition. It matters as it portrays resistance to luxury development.

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synopsis — Clara, a vibrant former music critic and widow with flowing tresses is the only remaining apartment owner in a beautiful older building targeted for demolition by ruthless luxury high-rise developers. Clara proves to be a force to be reckoned with as she thwarts the builders plans to kick her out of the apartment.
credit — Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.

Synopsis

Clara, a vibrant former music critic and widow with flowing tresses is the only remaining apartment owner in a beautiful older building targeted for demolition by ruthless luxury high-rise developers. Clara proves to be a force to be reckoned with as she thwarts the builders plans to kick her out of the apartment.

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