‘The Best Mother in the World’ Standout Shirley Cruz to Star in Clara Ferrer and Tainá Bevilacqua’s Trans Coming-of-Age ‘The She-Devil’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Cruz also stars in a short film set in the same universe as the feature, titled 'The Death of the She-Devil' and currently in post-production

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Shirley Cruz, who delivered an acclaimed central performance in Anna Muylaert’s 2025 Berlinale drama “The Best Mother in the World,” is set to star in Clara Ferrer and Tainá Bevilacqua’s “The She-Devil.” 

“The She-Devil” is currently in development, with a short film taking place in the same universe, titled “The Death of the She-Devil,” currently in post-production. Both films star Cruz as Auntl lara, with Ferrer writing. Amina Sophia Nogueira will executive produce for Capivara Movies, with Laura Fazoli as producer and Retrato Filmes already on board as a Brazilian distributor. The short film was made in partnership with Cajamanga and Dobra. 

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