The Queen’s Orphans

Amid the 16th-century Inquisition, the orphans Leonor, Brites, and Mécia are sent to the colony by the Queen of Portugal under the pretext of marrying and populating the New World. Adapting to their new life tests the sisters but also strengthens their identities. When the Inquisition reaches Brazil, revealing secrets and putting everyone’s lives at risk, the three women make their choices.

Best Historical Film at the Toronto Woman Independent Film Awards

Best Narrative at the Los Angeles Independent Women Film Awards

Nominated for Best Film, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, and Best Production Design at the Mostra Sesc de Cinema

Competitive section of EnergaCameraImage, in Poland, the largest film festival dedicated exclusively to cinematography

Selection of the Washington Jewish Film Festival 2023

Selection of the Festival de Cinema Judaico de São Paulo

Cast

Letícia Persiles
Rita Batata
Camila Botelho
César Ferrario
Alexandre Cioletti
Celso Frateschi

Special Appearances

Juliana Carneiro da Cunha
Teuda Bara
Inês Peixoto