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Maya Da-Rin
Known for her meticulous observation and refined aesthetic, Maya Da-Rin sensitively explores the encounter between ancestral worlds and contemporary transformations in the Amazon.
- Region
- Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Sudeste
- Age
- 47
Authorial vision
Maya Da-Rin’s directorial vision is defined by formal rigor and a profound sensitivity to the human and geographical worlds of her stories. With a career rooted in visual arts and documentary filmmaking, she creates works that move between careful observation and fictional storytelling. Her direction is distinguished by a contemplative pace, a thoughtful approach to working with both actors and non-actors, and an attentive ear for the sounds and landscapes that surround her characters.
Filmography
- A Febre
2019 · Film · Drama, Mistério, Suspense · Writer & Director · 98 min
Justino is a security guard at the port of Manaus. As his daughter prepares to study medicine in Brasília, he is overcome by a mysterious fever.
- Terras
2009 · Documentary · Director · 75 min
On the triple border between Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, the twin cities of Leticia and Tabatinga form an urban island surrounded by the vast Amazon rainforest. Territorial boundaries are often obscured by dense vegetation, and borders blur in the bodies and faces of those who live there. *Lands* follows the rhythm of this place of encounter and passage, drawing close to the everyday lives of its inhabitants.
- Margem
2007 · Documentary · Writer & Director · 54 min
Large boats travel along the Amazon River every day, transporting people, animals, and goods. This film follows one such journey.
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