The First Women
(As primeiras)
Adriana Yañez | Documentary
2024 | 78 minutes | Brazil
The untold stories of the trailblazers who formed Brazil’s first national women’s soccer team, and their fight for public recognition.
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Synopsis
The untold stories of the trailblazing women who formed Brazil’s first national women’s soccer team. Set against the backdrop of a nation where women were legally barred from playing soccer until 1979, the film chronicles the lives of these pioneers who represented Brazil in the 1980s and 1990s. Despite traveling the world and playing with national pride, their efforts brought little reward or public recognition.
Now in their 60s, these former athletes live in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro and rely on jobs such as street vending, Uber driving, construction work, and coaching soccer in community programs to make ends meet. Through heartfelt moments, viewers witness their camaraderie as they gather to play soccer, coach youth teams, or watch Brazil’s matches on television.
By weaving together personal stories and historical context, the film is a poignant tribute to their strength and unity, challenging the erasure of their contributions in a country synonymous with football excellence.
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Pragda subjects
Afro-Latin Studies
Biography
Culture + Identity
Economics + Social Class Issues
Gender + Sexuality Studies
Latin American Studies
Sociology
South America
Women
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Festivals
Mostra de Cinema de Tiradentes – Audience Award for Best Feature Film; Cinefoot – Best Feature Film; Jeonju International Film Festival; Galway Film Fleadh; Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival; Thinking Football Film Festival
DIRECTOR: Adriana Yañez
NATIONALITY: Brazil
YEAR: 2024
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Portuguese
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
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