Minha Melhor Amiga breaks Brazilian cinema release record

Brazilian cinema Minha Melhor Amiga box office record Ingrid Guimarães Mônica Martelli

The Brazilian comedy ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’ has set a new national record for film releases, debuting in 1,531 screens across 773 cinemas. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by ‘Minha Mãe É Uma Peça 3’ (2019).

Starring Ingrid Guimarães and Mônica Martelli, the film is directed by Susana Garcia. The plot follows two lifelong friends in their 50s, Julia and Clara, who travel to Europe to be near their daughters during an exchange program in Portugal. The story is inspired by the real-life friendship and social media content shared by the two lead actresses.

Industry experts from ABRAPLEX noted the significance of a domestic production achieving such wide distribution, noting strong audience reception during preview sessions. The release coincides with a busy period for Brazilian cinema and the upcoming ‘Semana do Cinema’ event.