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The Best Mother in the World
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The Best Mother in the World

October 26, 2025
Oct 26
Sunday 7:00 PM
Loew Auditorium 1h45m
This event is free and unticketed.

A resilient mom takes her kids to the streets of São Paulo, pretending they are on a grand adventure as they escape an abusive co-parent in Anna Muylaert's latest.

A MELHOR MÃE DO MUNDO | Trailer Oficial

 

Filmmaker Anna Muylaert (The Second Mother) is known for her empathetic portraits of Brazilian women working hard to provide for their families and improve their own circumstances. In her latest film, trash collector Gal (Shirley Cruz) flees an abusive relationship and takes to the streets with her two kids and the pushcart that is her livelihood. Pretending they are on a grand adventure in the streets of São Paulo rather than confront her children with the reality of being homeless, Gal attempts to bring a spirit of playfulness to a dire situation. 

Premiering at the Berlinale, Muylaert's study of maternal resilience—anchored by Cruz's resolute performance—paints a wider picture of marginalized women's rights and the struggles of working class people in contemporary Brazil.

D: Anna Muylaert, Argentina/Brazil, Portuguese subtitled in English, 2025, 1h45m

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