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Maria Clara Escobar

Directing
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
3Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated

About Maria Clara Escobar

Maria Clara Escobar wrote and directed the feature film “Desterro”, her first fiction, selected for the Tiger Awards Competition at the 49th Rotterdam International Film Festival. Before, she directed “The Days with Him”, documentary feature film awarded in festivals like Tiradentes (Brazil), DocLisboa (Portugal), or Cachoeira.Doc (Brazil), and presented in in venues like IBAFF - Murcia International Film Festival (Spain), Directors Week (Brazil), or the International Festival of Nuevo Habana Latin American Cine (Cuba). The film was commercially released in 18 cities in Brazil in April 2014 and released on DVD by Instituto Moreira Salles. Maria Clara also wrote and directed two short films, wrote the screenplay and was the assistant director of Julia Murat’s “Found Memories”. This film had its premiere at the Venice Film Festival and has won over 30 awards, having participated in over 40 festivals. She recently worked in casting in two Berlinale’17 films: “Joaquim” by Marcelo Gomes (International Competition) and “Pendular” by Julia Murat (Panorama, where it won the Fipresci Award). In 2019 Maria Clara released her first book of poems “Medo, Medo, Medo”.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Maria Clara Escobar reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 3 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Maria Clara Escobar's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 67% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Maria Clara Escobar remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Joaquim, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Maria Clara Escobar Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maria Clara Escobar's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Maria Clara Escobar.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 Bitch - Flop Similar →
2017 Joaquim Cantora Hit Similar →
2014 The Days with Him - Hit Similar →

Maria Clara Escobar - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maria Clara Escobar?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maria Clara Escobar is "Joaquim" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Maria Clara Escobar acted in?

Maria Clara Escobar has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.