Elena
Synopsis
A Brazilian actress travels to New York in search of her long-lost sister, piecing together fragments of the past while confronting the lasting scars of the Brazilian dictatorship.
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Elena - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Brasilia Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 30, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Petra Costa
- Screenplay & Story
- Petra Costa, Carolina Ziskind
- Original Score
- Maggie Clifford
- Original Title
- Elena
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Ford Foundation / JustFilms, Tribeca Film Institute, Wide House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Petra Costa
Petra Costa, Carolina Ziskind
Maggie Clifford
Janice D'Avila, Will Etchebehere, Miguel Vassy
Marilia Moraes, Tina Baz, Idê Lacreta
Julia Bock
Department Leadership Roster
Petra Costa
Director
Petra Costa
Writer
Carolina Ziskind
Writer
Marilia Moraes
Editor
Tina Baz
Editor
Idê Lacreta
Editor
Janice D'Avila
Director of Photography
Will Etchebehere
Director of Photography
Miguel Vassy
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elena
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elena about?
A Brazilian actress travels to New York in search of her long-lost sister, piecing together fragments of the past while confronting the lasting scars of the Brazilian dictatorship.
Who directed Elena?
Elena was directed by Petra Costa.
Who stars in Elena?
The principal cast of Elena includes Li An, Elena Andrade, Petra Costa.
When was Elena released and how long is it?
Elena was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Elena?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elena was composed by Maggie Clifford.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Elena?
Elena holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).