Macabea, a timid and impoverished typist from rural Brazil, leads a monotonous life in Sao Paulo. Living on meager wages and yearning for affection, her quiet existence begins to change after she meets a man who awakens her dreams for a more fulfilling life.
Suzana Amaral's adaptation of Clarice Lispector's novel is an unforgettable portrait of urban alienation and feminine marginality. Anchored by Marcelia Cartaxo's haunting performance, for which she was awarded the Silver Bear for Best Actress award at the Berlin International Film Festival, 'A Hora da Estrela' balances tenderness and tragedy, illuminating the quiet despair of those society chooses not to see.