A Madona de Cedro(1994)

A Madona de Cedro is a Brazilian series set in 1960s Congonhas do Campo, following Delfino, a Catholic sculptor navigating art and faith. Raised by his aunt Efigênia, Delfino supports himself through his sculptural work while grappling with the spiritual and creative tensions of his time and place. The story explores his life as an artist in a deeply religious community, where his craft becomes both livelihood and expression of devotion. Set against the backdrop of mid-century Brazil, the series examines themes of family, tradition, and the artist's struggle to balance commercial survival with artistic integrity in a small colonial town steeped in Catholic heritage.