MANAS

Manas / 2024 / Brazil, Portugal / 107 min

In the Amazon rainforest, 13-year-old Tielle grows up dreaming of escape like her older sister. As she matures, her illusions crumble, revealing exploitation and abuse. Determined to protect her younger sister and reshape their future, she challenges the forces binding women in her community—a poignant exploration of resilience and resistance. Venice Festival winner.

premiere
Friday, 5 September 2025 22:30
Uránia screen
repetition
Sunday, 7 September 2025 16:00
Zukor screen

Director:
Marianna BRENNAND

Biography:
The director was born in 1980 in Brazil.

Filmography:
2012 - Francisco Brennand 2007 - O Coco, a Roda, o Pnêu e o Farol

Producer:
Carolina BENEVIDES, Marianna BRENNAND

Screenwriter:
Felipe SHOLL, Marcelo GRABOWSKY, Marianna BRENNAND, Antonia PELLEGRINO, Camila AGUSTINI, Carolina BENEVIDES

Cinematographer:
Pierre DE KERCHOVE

Film editor:
Isabela Monteiro DE CASTRO

Cast:
Jamili CORREA, Fátima MACEDO, Rômulo BRAGA

Distributor:
Bendita Film Sales

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