# Aquarius (2016)

> A retired music critic wages an intimate battle to preserve her Recife apartment, defending memory and autonomy against relentless redevelopment.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/247396

## Facts

- Runtime: 147 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho
- Cast: Sonia Braga, Maeve Jinkings, Irandhir Santos, Humberto Carrão, Zoraide Coleto, Carla Ribas, Fernando Teixeira, Buda Lira
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5221584/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: contemplative, sardonic, intimate, thoughtful movie night, arthouse cinema evening

## Synopsis

A fierce battle for home and heritage unfolds as a woman stands her ground against corporate greed.

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