Menarca(2025)
Menarca Synopsis
Even at the age when changes in the body are expected, menstruation is still taboo for teenagers in Brazil. Mixing fiction and documentary, Menarca offers the space for a group of teenagers to talk about their cycles and how they affect menstruating bodies.
Menarca (2025) is a documentary film directed by Lara Carvalho, released on April 3, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Lara Simões, Laís Bastos, Laritza Peixoto and Maní Grimaldi.
- Director:
- Lara Carvalho
- Writers:
- Lara Carvalho
- Producers:
- Lara Carvalho, Flávia Santana
- Cinematographer:
- Fanny Oliveira
- Composer:
- Andrea Martins
- Production:
- Lua de Maré Produções, Mulungu Realizações Culturais, Giro Planejamento Cultural
- Status:
- Released
Menarca Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Lara Simões
Lara Simões
as Self
- Laís Bastos
Laís Bastos
as Self
- Laritza Peixoto
Laritza Peixoto
as Self
- Maní Grimaldi
Maní Grimaldi
as Self
- Sâmara Santos
Sâmara Santos
as Self
Lara Carvalho
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Lara Carvalho, written by Lara Carvalho, produced by Lara Carvalho and Flávia Santana.
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Menarca – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Menarca?
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The main cast of Menarca (2025) includes Lara Simões, Laís Bastos, Laritza Peixoto, Maní Grimaldi and Sâmara Santos. The film was directed by Lara Carvalho. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Menarca released?
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Menarca was released on April 3, 2025 and runs for 1h 20m.