Almery Steves

Almery, A Estrela

Brazilian documentary about the pioneers Ary Severo (director, screenwriter, actor and screenwriter) and Almery Steves, his wife (actress of famous Recife Cycle films)

A young woman is told by her dying father about a treasure he left for her buried in the woods. Later, after helping a man assaulted by a gangster, she confides in him her hidden inheritance. Unfortunately, a bandid listens to the whole conversation, and a race for the treasure ensues.

The fisherman Aitaré courts Cora, an innocent girl from a small village. Several disagreements separate the heroes, until the expected happy ending. The film shows both the beautiful beaches of the region and the sophisticated milieu of the aristocracy in Recife. The clash between tradition and modernity can been seen in an obvious way in the film.