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Synopsis
Thina, Sonia, and Eliane reside in Nazare Da Mata, northeast Brazil, home of Maracatu – a century-old Carnival performance tradition.
This year, they will once again take part in the first-ever all-female Maracatu troupe, taking on the roles of warriors, kings and chiefs that are historically played only by men. As Carnaval approaches, they begin to push up against the limits of their equally traditional “supporting” roles of mothers, daughters, and helpers as they claim space in their local culture.
Following Thina, Sonia and Eliane through a week leading up to Carnaval, Heart of The Hinterlands is a nuanced and colorful observation of their daily battles as they redefine what it means to be a woman in today’s world.
Bio
Born and raised in Brazil, Camila is based in Los Angeles, CA. Driven by her passion for storytelling, Camila is currently dedicating herself to projects like Heart of The Hinterlands, a short documentary shot in Brazil. Some of her recent projects include a 4-part series for NPR’s From The Top and various projects for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Her branded work includes pieces for major clients like Starbucks and Red Bull. Camila has been a part of prestigious filmmaking programs such as Film Independent’s Project: Involve, Tribeca Film Institute’s All Access, and Women In Film’s Mentoring Program.
Screening History
World Premiere - Micheaux Film Festival 2023
