Dulce Maia
Biography
Dulce Maia de Souza (codename: Judith; São Paulo, 1937 – Cunha, May 12, 2017) was a Brazilian cultural producer and guerrilla fighter who participated in the armed struggle against the Brazilian military dictatorship between 1964 and 1985.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1968, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Born and raised in the misery of Brazilian slums, Jorge becomes a luxury house burglar in São Paulo and gets nicknamed "The Red Light Bandit" by the sensationalist press. In addition to wearing a red flashlight, he talks to his hostages in an irreverent tone and makes bold breakthroughs to later spend the money extravagantly. His world is the decadent neighbourhood of Boca do Lixo.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Self
Documents former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's visit to the the women's alley of Tiradentes Jail in the city of São Paulo, also known as "Torre das Donzelas" ("Damsels' Tower"). Alongside other women, Dilma was kept as prisoner in there during the 1970s, when Brazil was under a reign of terror during its military dictatorship years. They all meet again 45 years later to break the silence and the fear of speaking out the horrors they lived under a ruthless dictatorship.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
The most successful case of collective fight for women's rights in Brazil.