Queen of Lapa
Synopsis
Larger-than-life actress, cabaret performer, activist, and proud sex professional since the age of eleven, Luana Muniz - arguably one of Brazil’s most recognizable transgender personalities, shapes a new reality for a new generation of transgender sex workers in her hostel by providing a safe working environment in the dangerous neighborhood of Lapa in Rio de Janeiro. Queen of Lapa explores the day-to-day lives, quests for love, housemate rivalries in a turbulent political climate under matriarch Muniz’s watchful and guiding eye.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Maryland Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theodore Collatos, Carolina Monnerat
- Original Score
- Michael Leonhart
- Original Title
- Queen of Lapa
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Factory 25
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theodore Collatos, Carolina Monnerat
Michael Leonhart
Theodore Collatos
Theodore Collatos, Josh Crane, Matt Grady, Carolina Monnerat, Fuller Todd
Department Leadership Roster
Theodore Collatos
Director
Carolina Monnerat
Director
Theodore Collatos
Producer
Josh Crane
Producer
Matt Grady
Producer
Carolina Monnerat
Producer
Theodore Collatos
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Frequently Asked Questions About Queen of Lapa
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What is Queen of Lapa about?
Larger-than-life actress, cabaret performer, activist, and proud sex professional since the age of eleven, Luana Muniz - arguably one of Brazil’s most recognizable transgender personalities, shapes a new reality for a new generation of transgender sex workers in her hostel by providing a safe working environment in the dangerous neighborhood of Lapa in Rio de Janeiro. Queen of Lapa explores the day-to-day lives, quests for love, housemate rivalries in a turbulent political climate under matriarch Muniz’s watchful and guiding eye.
Who directed Queen of Lapa?
Queen of Lapa was directed by Theodore Collatos, Carolina Monnerat.
Who stars in Queen of Lapa?
The principal cast of Queen of Lapa includes Luana Muniz.
When was Queen of Lapa released and how long is it?
Queen of Lapa was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Queen of Lapa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Queen of Lapa was composed by Michael Leonhart.