The fundamental role of the Austrian Archduchess Maria Leopoldina in the independence of Brazil. Through the reading of personal letters and archival images, the film transports viewers to Imperial Brazil, presenting a strong Empress, ahead of her time and politically more prepared than many imagined.
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