Despite a feeling of purposeless drift at stages - the constructed realism of these 'observed' scenes feeling a bit rudderless - a commendable outlook and focus is pursued that gives some genuine insight into the lives of the subjects.

The scenario building has the benefit of allowing Antunes to focus sharply in on the difficulties faced by women in the violent favelas in ways that pure documentary would not.

Sensitive without being evasive, Baroness captures majesty it'is most earthly facet. [Full review in Spanish]

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