The filmmaker investigates the history of her great-aunt Maria, the first female explorer of the Amazon. What drove Maria on her distant expeditions? And how does her story relate to the new generation of the family?
This short historical documentary follows a remarkable woman: the first female explorer of the Amazon. Through archive material, film scripts and family stories, this Maria is brought back to life. The filmmaker immerses herself in Maria's legacy and tries to follow in her footsteps. Who was she, apart from the men around her? A short experimental film about curiosity and the determination to discover the world, and yourself, in new ways.
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