30 Years Blues
By Andradina Azevedo, Dida Andrade
2019 | 91 min | Independent
An intimate portrayal of Brazil's upper-class and their relationships in midlife crisis.
Andradina Azevedo
ActorDirectorAndradina Azevedo is a Brazilian filmmaker known for her work primarily as a director. Along with her partner, Dida Andrade, she co-directed the film "A Bruta Flor do Querer" (2013), which received critical acclaim and won awards at various film festivals. Another significant project she worked on is "30 Anos Blues" (2019), showcasing her exploration of themes related to relationships and personal growth.
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