Manuel (1989)
Manuel is only 11 years old, but he already works on a sugar cane plantation located in northeastern Brazil. His father and older brother are also employed here. Manuel works on a huge roller that is used to press out the sugar cane. His friends transport the squeezed sugar cane away, dry the remains on the farm or help transport the cut cane to the mill. The film shows Manuel's daily work and describes the different steps of sugar production on the plantation. Manuel hopes that his younger siblings will soon be able to help, because although Manuel contributes to the family income, it is often not enough to feed the family of nine.
Director: Detlef Gumm, Hans-Georg Ulrich
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 1, 1989
Cinematography: Ralf Klingelhöfer
Production: Känguruh Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
teenage boy, short film
More Films by Director: Detlef Gumm, Hans-Georg Ulrich
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Manuel about?
- Manuel is only 11 years old, but he already works on a sugar cane plantation located in northeastern Brazil. His father and older brother are also employed here. Manuel works on a huge roller that is used to press out the sugar cane. His friends transport the squeezed sugar cane away, dry the remains on the farm or help transport the cut cane to the mill. The film shows Manuel's daily work and describes the different steps of sugar production on the plantation. Manuel hopes that his younger siblings will soon be able to help, because although Manuel contributes to the family income, it is often not enough to feed the family of nine.
- Who directed Manuel?
- Manuel was directed by Detlef Gumm, Hans-Georg Ulrich.
- How long is Manuel?
- Manuel has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Manuel?
- Manuel is a Documentary film.
- Where was Manuel produced?
- Manuel was produced in Germany.