A City for Christine

Christine, a victim of domestic violence, escaping and wandering the streets of São Paulo. In her drift, she experiences situations because she is a woman and meets other women who reflect on the need to think about cities from a gender, race and class perspective to denaturalize violence against women both in public and in domestic places. The morning after escaping, Christine returns home to take revenge on her aggressor with the help of the woman she has encountered.

Directed by Caru Alves de Souza, A City for Christine leans on a strong ensemble — Karina Buhr — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 0.