Ecstasy
Êxtase
Synopsis
Racked with anxiety in the chaotic political landscape of 1990s Brazil, Clara finds solace in starving herself, experiencing both rapture and torture. In this elliptical non-fiction film, anorexia becomes a way for Clara to challenge womanhood and find a place in an uncertain, surreal, and brutal world.
Release History & Theatrical Window
CPH:DOX 2020
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Moara Passoni
- Screenplay & Story
- Moara Passoni, Fernando Epstein, David Barker
- Original Title
- Êxtase
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Lief
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Moara Passoni
Moara Passoni, Fernando Epstein, David Barker
Janice D'Avila
Fernando Epstein, David Barker
Petra Costa, Sara Dosa, Tiago Pavan, Margo Mars, Paula Pripas
Department Leadership Roster
Moara Passoni
Writer
Petra Costa
Producer
Sara Dosa
Producer
Tiago Pavan
Producer
Margo Mars
Producer
Fernando Epstein
Editor
Fernando Epstein
Writer
Moara Passoni
Director
David Barker
Writer
David Barker
Editor
Janice D'Avila
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ecstasy
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What is Ecstasy about?
Racked with anxiety in the chaotic political landscape of 1990s Brazil, Clara finds solace in starving herself, experiencing both rapture and torture. In this elliptical non-fiction film, anorexia becomes a way for Clara to challenge womanhood and find a place in an uncertain, surreal, and brutal world.
Who directed Ecstasy?
Ecstasy was directed by Moara Passoni.
Who stars in Ecstasy?
The principal cast of Ecstasy includes Not specified.
When was Ecstasy released and how long is it?
Ecstasy was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.