“The Best Mother in the World” (Galeria Distribuidora) By DEVIKA GIRISH ‘The Best Mother in the World’ To call Shirley Cruz’s performance as Gal, the titular mother of this Brazilian drama, a “tour de force” would be an understatement. Right from the opening scene, when Gal is interviewed by a social worker about her husband’s physical violence, Cruz’s bruised face is magnetic — in the way it softens despite her best attempts when she talks about her partner’s drinking (“poor guy”); hardens…
