La Manuela
Synopsis
LA MANUELA is a movie about exile and self-reinvention. In august 2015, Manuela Lavinas Picq, a french-brazilian journalist and university professor, was arrested at a demonstration in Quito, Ecuador. That same night, her work visa was revoked and she was taken into custody. Manuela was forced to leave Ecuador, where she had lived for the last decade, losing her home, work and lover. This film tells the trajectory of an activist who defends the causes of indigenous peoples with a lot of identity.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Manuela Picq Lavinas
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Carlos Pérez Guartambel
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Lena Lavinas
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Hildete Pereira de Melo
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Lúcia Mugayar
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Sonia Correa
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Bila Sorj
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Celina de Farias
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Francisco das Chagas Felix de Lima
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Maria das Neves Gaudêncio
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Denise Gentil
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Ivo Lesbaupin
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Antonio Carlos de Souza Lima
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Robert Linhart
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Chimaway López
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Markel Thomas
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Antonia Carcelén
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Victoria Maillo de Aguilera
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clara Linhart
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Cañizares, Letícia Simões
- Original Title
- La Manuela
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Canal Brasil, Gamarosa Filmes, Luzca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clara Linhart
Luis Cañizares, Letícia Simões
Juliana Guanais
Chaiana Furtado, Paula Horta
Department Leadership Roster
Chaiana Furtado
Producer
Juliana Guanais
Editor
Luis Cañizares
Writer
Paula Horta
Producer
Letícia Simões
Writer
Clara Linhart
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Manuela
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What is La Manuela about?
LA MANUELA is a movie about exile and self-reinvention. In august 2015, Manuela Lavinas Picq, a french-brazilian journalist and university professor, was arrested at a demonstration in Quito, Ecuador. That same night, her work visa was revoked and she was taken into custody. Manuela was forced to leave Ecuador, where she had lived for the last decade, losing her home, work and lover. This film tells the trajectory of an activist who defends the causes of indigenous peoples with a lot of identity.
Who directed La Manuela?
La Manuela was directed by Clara Linhart.
Who stars in La Manuela?
The principal cast of La Manuela includes Manuela Picq Lavinas, Carlos Pérez Guartambel, Lena Lavinas, Hildete Pereira de Melo, Lúcia Mugayar.
When was La Manuela released and how long is it?
La Manuela was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.