Manas ('Sisters') is a 2024 Brazilian-Portuguese drama film co-written and directed by Marianna Brennand, in her feature film debut.
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| Directed by | Marianna Brennand |
| Written by | Felipe Sholl Marcelo Grabowsky Marianna Brennand Antonia Pellegrino Camila Agustini Carolina Benevides |
| Starring | Jamilli Correa |
| Cinematography | Pierre de Kerchove |
| Edited by | Isabela Monteiro de Castro |
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| Countries | Brazil Portugal |
| Language | Portuguese |
The film premiered at the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in the Giornate degli Autori sidebar, where it won the Director's Award.
Plot
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Cast
edit- Jamilli Correa as Marcielle
- Fátima Macedo as Danielle
- Rômulo Braga as Marcílio
- Dira Paes as Aretha
- Emily Pantoja as Carol
- Samira Eloá as Cynthia
- Gabriel Rodrigues as Danilio
- Enzo Maia as Marcéu
Production
editDocumentary filmmaker Marianna Brennand's feature debut, the film is the result of her 10 years of research on the subject of child sexual abuse in the Amazon rainforest villages.[1] It was produced by Inquietude, with Globo Filmes, Canal Brasil, Pródigo and Fado Filmes serving as co-producers; Dardenne brothers and Walter Salles served as associate producers.[2]
Release
editThe film premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, in the Giornate degli Autori sidebar, where it won the Director's Award.[3]
Critics reception
editThe film received general positive reviews by critics. Vittoria Scarpa from Cineuropa write that the film "leaves you stunned – for the story it tells, for how it tells it and for the piercing performances of its actors".[1] International Cinephile Society's Matthew Joseph Jenner described it as "a challenging film, but one that still manages to be captivating in spite of some of its thornier, more disconcerting material. It is beautifully constructed, with the cinematography in particular being a highlight".[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Scarpa, Vittoria (4 September 2024). "Review: Manas". Cineuropa. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (28 August 2024). "Venice's 'Manas,' Backed by Walter Salles and Dardenne Brothers, Debuts Trailer, Bendita Handles Sales". Variety. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (6 September 2024). "'Manas', 'Alpha.' win Venice Giornate degli Autori prizes". Screen International. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ Jenner, Matthew Joseph (2 September 2024). "Venice 2024 review: Manas (Marianna Brennand)". International Cinephile Society. Retrieved 9 September 2024.