“When the world told her to be silent, she chose to scream.”
LOGLINE
In 1960s Brazil, one woman dares to defy the moral standards of her time. Between stardom and censorship, glory and solitude, Norma Bengell fights to reclaim her body, her voice, and her destiny.
SYNOPSIS
Norma Bengell was more than a star—she was a hurricane that struck the conservative pillars of Brazilian society. Her journey—from a meteoric rise in musical revues to the scandal of The Unscrupulous Ones, and her international acclaim at Cannes with The Given Word—is the story of a woman who dared to be free in a time when that was forbidden.
Norma is a visceral drama about courage, passion, and the price of authenticity, set against the cultural upheaval of 1950s and 60s Brazil.
Inspired by the emotional power of Blonde, the elegance of Judy, and the aesthetic strength of Spencer, Norma will be directed with a vibrant and emotionally resonant style—merging historical recreation with contemporary dramatic intensity. A deep dive into the soul of a woman ahead of her time.
Details
Visual/Stylistic References:
Blonde – Andrew Dominik | Netflix
Judy – Rupert Goold
Spencer – Pablo Larraín
Format: Feature Film
Genre: Biographical Drama | Female-Driven | Art House with Popular Appeal
Duration: 100 min
Budget: R$20 million (~USD $4M)
Writer & Producer: Marcus Ligocki Jr. (Purity, A Woman’s Madness, Rock Brasília)
Proposed Director: Jimi Figueiredo
Proposed Lead Actress: Carol Castro