The young lead (actress unknown, possibly a local non-professional) gives a raw, unpolished performance. Her silence feels less like an acting choice and more like a real child overwhelmed by circumstance. The horse, too, is remarkably well-trained, responding to her cues with a believable gentleness.
Marcia begins to relive sensual moments with the animal, with which the film suggests she had a relationship in the past. Cast & Crew Director/Writer: Conrado Sanchez Aryadne de Lima Antônio Rodi Stepmother: Edna Costa Additional Cast: a menina e o cavalo 1983 exclusive
If you enjoy slow cinema (e.g., Carlos Reygadas or early Andrei Tarkovsky), this film rewards patience. The sound design—wind, distant cowbells, the horse’s breathing—creates a meditative trance. The young lead (actress unknown, possibly a local