'' Divine Love '' ( ) is a 2019 Brazilian drama film directed by Gabriel Mascaro . It was screened in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival . It tells the story of a deeply religious registry office clerk who uses her position at the births , deaths and marriages department to try to disuade couples from getting a divorce . Joana ( Dira Paes ) does everything in the name of the sanctity of marriage and the Christian family . As she waits for a sign of recognition for all her efforts , a marital crisis of her own brings her even closer to God
2019 Sundance Film Festival
2019 Sundance Film Festival
Divine Love (film)