Magnum Chronicles

Generation Z: Cristina De Middel in Bahia, Brazil

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Ranielly holds a small star crown, an object commonly associated with religious figures. Faith plays a central role in her life, offering a framework through which she seeks to distinguish between (...)
Ranielly enjoys the harsh landscapes surrounding Morro do Chapéu and often spends time in nature with her friends, especially near the waterfall of Ferro Doido, one of her favorite places. The stre (...)
Ranielly walks along the main street of Morro do Chapéu holding flowers she bought at the local market. Market days remain central to the town’s rhythm, drawing people from surrounding rural commun (...)
Ranielly looks at herself in a distorted mirror. Morro do Chapéu, Brazil. November 13, 2025. © Cristina De Middel / Magnum Photos
Ranielly walks along the main street of Morro do Chapéu. The area is lined with historic brightly colored villas once associated with local elites, including former gold mining families and municip (...)
Ranielly visits a church in Morro do Chapéu. Faith is an important part of her life, and she expresses devotion to José María Escrivá de Balaguer, founder of Opus Dei, which has a presence in the l (...)
Mural depicting ufologists Ubirajara Franco Rodrigues and Geraldo de Barros alongside flying saucers on the central avenue of Morro do Chapéu. The town is known for reported UFO sightings and for l (...)