La Manuela (2017)
LA MANUELA is a movie about exile and self-reinvention. In august 2015, Manuela Lavinas Picq, a french-brazilian journalist and university professor, was arrested at a demonstration in Quito, Ecuador. That same night, her work visa was revoked and she was taken into custody. Manuela was forced to leave Ecuador, where she had lived for the last decade, losing her home, work and lover. This film tells the trajectory of an activist who defends the causes of indigenous peoples with a lot of identity.
Director: Clara Linhart
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: November 10, 2017
Cast
- Manuela Picq Lavinas - Self
- Carlos Pérez Guartambel - Self
- Lena Lavinas - Self
- Hildete Pereira de Melo - Self
- Lúcia Mugayar - Self
- Sonia Correa - Self
- Bila Sorj - Self
- Celina de Farias - Self
- Francisco das Chagas Felix de Lima - Self
- Maria das Neves Gaudêncio - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Juliana Guanais
Production: Canal Brasil, Gamarosa Filmes, Luzca
Country: Brazil
Language: English, Français, Português, Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Manuela about?
- LA MANUELA is a movie about exile and self-reinvention. In august 2015, Manuela Lavinas Picq, a french-brazilian journalist and university professor, was arrested at a demonstration in Quito, Ecuador. That same night, her work visa was revoked and she was taken into custody. Manuela was forced to leave Ecuador, where she had lived for the last decade, losing her home, work and lover. This film tells the trajectory of an activist who defends the causes of indigenous peoples with a lot of identity.
- Who directed La Manuela?
- La Manuela was directed by Clara Linhart.
- Who stars in La Manuela?
- La Manuela stars Manuela Picq Lavinas, Carlos Pérez Guartambel, Lena Lavinas, Hildete Pereira de Melo, Lúcia Mugayar, Sonia Correa.
- How long is La Manuela?
- La Manuela has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is La Manuela?
- La Manuela is a Documentary film.
- Where was La Manuela produced?
- La Manuela was produced in Brazil.