Edla Van Steen
Biography
Edla Lucy Van Steen (Florianópolis, July 12, 1936 – São Paulo, April 6, 2018) was a Brazilian writer with more than twenty books published, including short stories, novels, interviews, plays and art books.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1984, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
São Paulo, 1983: Women’s soccer has just been legalized in Brazil. A group of rebellious young women form the Gayvotas Football Club and begin training for their first match. But as the team quickly becomes a media sensation, its members are forced to confront the prejudices of the conservative military dictatorship that they live under.
Movie - 1960, 2h 15m • as Miriam
Four deserters from Paraguay War hide in an old drunkard's country seat. The latter has two daughters who are unhappy with their recluse lives.
Movie - 1997, 2h 15m • as Self
"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema."