As Meninas
Synopsis
During the military dictatorship in Brazil, Lorena, Lia and Ana Clara, three university students of different social backgrounds and origins meet at a nun's pension in São Paulo. Besides their differences, they become close friends, sharing their dramas and dreams, helping each other until the day they have to separate permanently.
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Adriana Esteves
Lorena
Cláudia Liz
Ana Clara
Drica Moraes
Lia
Camila Amado
Madre Alix
Esther Góes
Mãe de Lorena
Otávio Augusto
Valdomiro
Eduardo Wotzik
Miguel
Clarice Niskier
Bugre
Eduardo Filipe
Max
Henri Pagnoncelli
Dr. Nemesius
Sonia de Paula
Irmã Bula
Walney Costa
Mieux
Breno Moroni
Fotógrafo
Bianca Ramoneda
Colega de Lorena 1
Clemente Viscaíno
Dr. Algodãozinho
Melise Maia
Mulher de M.N.
Roberta Malta
Colega de Lorena 2
Zaira Zambelli
Empregada
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emiliano Ribeiro
- Screenplay & Story
- David Neves, Lygia Fagundes Telles, Onésio Paiva
- Original Score
- Carlos Moletta
- Original Title
- As Meninas
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emiliano Ribeiro
David Neves, Lygia Fagundes Telles, Onésio Paiva
Carlos Moletta
Nonato Estrela
Marco Antonio Cury
Carlos Moletta
Department Leadership Roster
Emiliano Ribeiro
Director
David Neves
Writer
Carlos Moletta
Producer
Carlos Moletta
Original Music Composer
Nonato Estrela
Director of Photography
Marco Antonio Cury
Editor
Rita Murtinho
Costume Design
Onésio Paiva
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About As Meninas
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What is As Meninas about?
During the military dictatorship in Brazil, Lorena, Lia and Ana Clara, three university students of different social backgrounds and origins meet at a nun's pension in São Paulo. Besides their differences, they become close friends, sharing their dramas and dreams, helping each other until the day they have to separate permanently.
Who directed As Meninas?
As Meninas was directed by Emiliano Ribeiro.
Who stars in As Meninas?
The principal cast of As Meninas includes Adriana Esteves, Cláudia Liz, Drica Moraes, Camila Amado, Esther Góes.
When was As Meninas released and how long is it?
As Meninas was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for As Meninas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for As Meninas was composed by Carlos Moletta.
Is As Meninas based on a book or true story?
As Meninas is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lygia Fagundes Telles".