Vera Holtz, born in Tatuí in 1953, began her artistic journey in theater in 1975 before transitioning to film in the early 1980s. In Women in Fury (1984), she delivers a striking performance that captures the essence of Brazilian exploitation cinema. Her work reflects a deep commitment to her craft, bringing a unique perspective to the genre. Holtz’s contributions to cult film continue to resonate, making her a notable figure in the conversation around Brazilian cinema.
Women in Fury
The young, pretty and shy Angela Duvall is jailed for murder in a Brazilian prison. Whilst there she is brutally "initiated" by the other inmates. The nice, honest and handsome prison doctor believes she's innocent and tries to help her. Covering for her brother, who killed a Brazilian drug lord, Angela Duvall is sent to a women's prison. Trapped behind bars, Angela's beauty excites the passions in her fellow prisoners and the guards alike. Unfortunately, she also catches the eye of a group of inmates who work for the man her brother murdered. In order to live long enough for her brother's confession to arrive, she must escape with her fellow prisoners into the dark Brazilian jungle!
