Manuel
Synopsis
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.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans-Georg Ulrich, Detlef Gumm
- Original Title
- Manuel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Känguruh Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans-Georg Ulrich, Detlef Gumm
Ralf Klingelhöfer
Department Leadership Roster
Hans-Georg Ulrich
Director
Detlef Gumm
Director
Ralf Klingelhöfer
Director of Photography
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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 Hans-Georg Ulrich, Detlef Gumm.
Who stars in Manuel?
The principal cast of Manuel includes Not specified.
When was Manuel released and how long is it?
Manuel was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 15m.