Menarca (2025)
Even at the age when changes in the body are expected, menstruation is still taboo for teenagers in Brazil. Mixing fiction and documentary, Menarca offers the space for a group of teenagers to talk about their cycles and how they affect menstruating bodies.
Director: Lara Carvalho
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: April 3, 2025
Cast
- Lara Simões - Self
- Laís Bastos - Self
- Laritza Peixoto - Self
- Maní Grimaldi - Self
- Sâmara Santos - Self
- Lara Carvalho - Self
Screenplay
- Lara Carvalho (Screenplay)
Music: Andrea Martins
Cinematography: Fanny Oliveira
Editing: Nin La Croix
Production: Lua de Maré Produções, Mulungu Realizações Culturais, Giro Planejamento Cultural
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
menstruation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Menarca about?
- Even at the age when changes in the body are expected, menstruation is still taboo for teenagers in Brazil. Mixing fiction and documentary, Menarca offers the space for a group of teenagers to talk about their cycles and how they affect menstruating bodies.
- Who directed Menarca?
- Menarca was directed by Lara Carvalho.
- Who stars in Menarca?
- Menarca stars Lara Simões, Laís Bastos, Laritza Peixoto, Maní Grimaldi, Sâmara Santos, Lara Carvalho.
- How long is Menarca?
- Menarca has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Menarca?
- Menarca is a Documentary film.
- Where was Menarca produced?
- Menarca was produced in Brazil.