Helen
Synopsis
Helen lives in a cortiço with her grandmother, Mrs. Graça, who supports the family with informal jobs, such as selling skewers. Still very naive, her biggest concern is buying her grandmother a birthday present: a makeup kit. The girl is going to bend over backwards to get the money and her search will reveal the daily life of those living in tenements, outlining a collective story from the network of relations that the girl establishes.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Thalita Machado
Helen
Marcélia Cartaxo
Dona Graça
Tony Tornado
Seu Antônio
Roberto Rezende
Raimundo
Ana Paula Lopez
Dora
Wellington Coelho
Marçal
Lauryn Badu Feliciano Alexandre de Oliveira
Giovanna
Victor Phelipe Vasconcelos Silveira
Jonas
Paulo Américo
Cícero
Wallie Ruy
Cylene
André Paiva
Aurora
Luiza Braga
Jucélia
Elzio Vieira
Paulinho
José Juvêncio Alexandre Ramos
Jogador de Dominó
Eduardo Acaiabe
Gonçalo
Maria Rosa Fortunato Meirelles
Mila
Caroline Souza Ferreira
Jasmine
Aline Vitória Paiva do Nascimento
Dandara
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Meirelles Collazzo
- Screenplay & Story
- André Meirelles Collazzo
- Original Score
- Laurent Mis
- Original Title
- Helen
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Prosperidade Content, Elo Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Meirelles Collazzo
André Meirelles Collazzo
Laurent Mis
Willem Dias
Luana Furquim
Department Leadership Roster
André Meirelles Collazzo
Director
André Meirelles Collazzo
Screenplay
Willem Dias
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Helen
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What is Helen about?
Helen lives in a cortiço with her grandmother, Mrs. Graça, who supports the family with informal jobs, such as selling skewers. Still very naive, her biggest concern is buying her grandmother a birthday present: a makeup kit. The girl is going to bend over backwards to get the money and her search will reveal the daily life of those living in tenements, outlining a collective story from the network of relations that the girl establishes.
Who directed Helen?
Helen was directed by André Meirelles Collazzo.
Who stars in Helen?
The principal cast of Helen includes Thalita Machado, Marcélia Cartaxo, Tony Tornado, Roberto Rezende, Ana Paula Lopez.
When was Helen released and how long is it?
Helen was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Helen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Helen was composed by Laurent Mis.