Hollywood star praises the feature film directed by newcomer Marianna Brennand and which has Sean Penn as executive producer
Julia Robertsone of the most renowned actresses in Hollywoodpraised a new Brazilian film. According to her, the work “will change your life”.
The artist of classics such as A Beautiful Woman (1990) and A Place Called Notting Hill (1999) was delighted with Sisters (2024), by first-time director Marianna Brennand.
During recent screening in Los Angelesthe actress declared about Sisters (via Variety):
“I’m so excited about what’s about to happen to everyone in this room. It happened to me and it will change you. This movie is life-affirming in such a sad, beautiful, magical way.”
Sean Penn celebrates Sisters
Julia Roberts, who stars in the new After the Hunt (2025), supported the carrying out of Sisters through its production company, Red Om. Actor, director and screenwriter Sean Penn was also involved, this time in the role of executive producer.
He also praised the feature film:
“In the tradition last fulfilled by I’m Still Herefrom Walter Sallesthe film Sistersby Marianna Brennand, continues the most lasting cinematic legacy of the Brazil. Films of striking social relevance that never fall into controversy or sensationalism, but instead, portray with such confidence the difficult situation and courage of their characters. ‘Sisters‘ is deeply moving, moving and, God forbid… important. I felt like I had to redress after watching it.”
About the film Manas
Sisters follows the drama of Marcielle (Jamilli Correa), a 13-year-old girl who decides to confront the violent mechanism that governs her family and the women in her community, in Marajó Island, node To.
According to the film’s synopsis, she “faces generational wounds and takes control of her destiny, forever altering her family’s history.”
They are also in the cast of Sisters the actress Dira Pareslike Arethaand the actor Romulo Bragalike Marcílio.
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Source: Rollingstone

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