Mars One
A tender Brazilian family portrait follows a working-class household as private dreams and political pressures reshape its bonds.
Overview
A family's struggle to redefine themselves amidst life's challenges unfolds in a heartfelt drama.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- calm
- candid
- reflective
- reflective evening
- arthouse movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as an elegantly composed, emotionally rich portrait of a working-class Brazilian family that connects intimate personal changes to wider political life.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The family's intimate conflicts and small victories unfold against recognizable Brazilian political moments.
The family members repeatedly adapt their ambitions and relationships as their circumstances change.
The film is noted for arresting shots while maintaining a candid observation of everyday family life.
Deivinho's dream of participating in humanity's first mission to Mars contrasts with his family's practical and emotional demands.
Films like Mars One, and why
The Second Mother
observational working-class family drama with intimate social realism and intergenerational tension
Bacurau
warm, reflective portrait of family bonds and personal reinvention within contemporary brazilian social conditions
The Way He Looks
candid coming-of-age drama centered on class, sexuality, family expectations, and quiet emotional change
Movie Details
- Director
- Gabriel Martins
- Release Date
- 2022-08-25
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (101)
Cast
- Cícero Lucas
- Rejane Faria
- Carlos Francisco
- Camilla Damião
- Ana Hilário
- Dircinha Macêdo
- Russo Apr
- Juan Pablo Sorín
- Tokinho
- Robson Vieira
Common questions
- What is Mars One about?
- A tender Brazilian family portrait follows a working-class household as private dreams and political pressures reshape its bonds.
- What is Mars One like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mars One as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Mars One violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Mars One.
- What did critics think of Mars One?
- Critics broadly praised the film as an elegantly composed, emotionally rich portrait of a working-class Brazilian family that connects intimate personal changes to wider political life.
- Which films are like Mars One?
- Films with a similar feel include The Second Mother, Bacurau, and The Way He Looks.
- How long is Mars One?
- Mars One runs 115 minutes.
