Piragua
Synopsis
Piragua is a short documentary that pays intimate tribute to the life of Malena Coelho, the beloved Argentine editor, proofreader, and lifelong companion of Venezuelan poet Juan Sánchez Peláez. Directed by Santiago Zerpa and produced by Gabriel Payares, the film weaves together candid interviews and personal reflections to explore Coelho’s rich intellectual and emotional world, her deep partnership with Peláez, and the profound impact of poetry and memory on her life.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Santiago Zerpa
- Screenplay & Story
- Santiago Zerpa, Gabriel Payares
- Original Score
- Ricardo Montiel
- Original Title
- Piragua
- Country of Origin
- Venezuela, Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Ludo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Santiago Zerpa
Santiago Zerpa, Gabriel Payares
Ricardo Montiel
Esteban Depetris
Julián Kin Archet
Gabriel Payares, Andrés Mansón
Department Leadership Roster
Santiago Zerpa
Director
Gabriel Payares
Producer
Santiago Zerpa
Writer
Gabriel Payares
Writer
Andrés Mansón
Producer
Esteban Depetris
Director of Photography
Julián Kin Archet
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Piragua.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Piragua
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Piragua about?
Piragua is a short documentary that pays intimate tribute to the life of Malena Coelho, the beloved Argentine editor, proofreader, and lifelong companion of Venezuelan poet Juan Sánchez Peláez. Directed by Santiago Zerpa and produced by Gabriel Payares, the film weaves together candid interviews and personal reflections to explore Coelho’s rich intellectual and emotional world, her deep partnership with Peláez, and the profound impact of poetry and memory on her life.
Who directed Piragua?
Piragua was directed by Santiago Zerpa.
Who stars in Piragua?
The principal cast of Piragua includes Malena Coelho, Juan Sánchez Peláez.
When was Piragua released and how long is it?
Piragua was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Piragua?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Piragua was composed by Ricardo Montiel.