Malu
“Living is revolutionary.”
Synopsis
Malu — a mercurial, unemployed actress living with her conservative mother in a precarious house in a Rio de Janeiro slum — tries to deal with her strained relationship with her own adult daughter while surviving on memories of her glorious artistic past.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Freire
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Freire
- Original Score
- Jonas Sá
- Original Title
- Malu
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- TvZERO, Bubbles Project, Telecine, Canal Brasil, RioFilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Freire
Pedro Freire
Jonas Sá
Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Marilia Moraes
Sabrina Garcia, Roberto Berliner, Leo Ribeiro, Tatiana Leite, Carlos Eduardo Valinoti
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Freire
Director
Pedro Freire
Writer
Marilia Moraes
Editor
Roberto Berliner
Producer
Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Director of Photography
Sabrina Garcia
Producer
Leo Ribeiro
Producer
Tatiana Leite
Producer
Jonas Sá
Original Music Composer
Sabrina Garcia
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malu
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What is Malu about?
Malu — a mercurial, unemployed actress living with her conservative mother in a precarious house in a Rio de Janeiro slum — tries to deal with her strained relationship with her own adult daughter while surviving on memories of her glorious artistic past.
Who directed Malu?
Malu was directed by Pedro Freire.
Who stars in Malu?
The principal cast of Malu includes Yara de Novaes, Juliana Carneiro da Cunha, Carol Duarte, Átila Bee, Márcio Vito.
When was Malu released and how long is it?
Malu was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Malu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Malu was composed by Jonas Sá.