Kbela
“An experience of being a woman and becoming black”
Synopsis
Kbela is an experience of being a woman and becoming black. The film’s screenplay is based on the tale of MC K-Bela, which tells the story of a black girl, a resident of Rio’s Baixada Fluminense region, who went through a process of whitening during her life and decided to liberate herself from this, letting her natural hair grow again, getting rid of chemical interference.
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KBELA | Teaser
Type: Teaser • Published 2015-03-20
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasmin Thayná
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasmin Thayná
- Original Score
- Ana Beatriz Silva, Monica Ávila, Thomas Harres, Ana Magalhães
- Original Title
- Kbela
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasmin Thayná
Yasmin Thayná, Tatyane Menendes, Arthur Lestak
Ana Beatriz Silva, Monica Ávila, Thomas Harres, Ana Magalhães
Felipe Drehmer
Rafael Todeschini
Douglas Bolzan
Department Leadership Roster
Yasmin Thayná
Director
Felipe Drehmer
Director of Photography
Yasmin Thayná
Screenplay
Macela Domingos
Costume Design
Douglas Bolzan
Producer
Rafael Todeschini
Editor
Vinicius Couto
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kbela
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What is Kbela about?
Kbela is an experience of being a woman and becoming black. The film’s screenplay is based on the tale of MC K-Bela, which tells the story of a black girl, a resident of Rio’s Baixada Fluminense region, who went through a process of whitening during her life and decided to liberate herself from this, letting her natural hair grow again, getting rid of chemical interference.
Who directed Kbela?
Kbela was directed by Yasmin Thayná.
Who stars in Kbela?
The principal cast of Kbela includes Carlacris Campos, Dai Ramos, Dandara Raimundo, Isabél Zuaa, Lívia Laso.
When was Kbela released and how long is it?
Kbela was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Kbela?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kbela was composed by Ana Beatriz Silva, Monica Ávila, Thomas Harres, Ana Magalhães.