Elena(2013)
Elena Synopsis
A Brazilian actress travels to New York in search of her long-lost sister, piecing together fragments of the past while confronting the lasting scars of the Brazilian dictatorship.
Elena (2013) is a documentary and drama film directed by Petra Costa, released on April 11, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Li An, Elena Andrade and Petra Costa. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 101 ratings.
- Director:
- Petra Costa
- Writers:
- Petra Costa, Carolina Ziskind
- Cinematographer:
- Janice D'Avila
- Production:
- Ford Foundation / JustFilms, Tribeca Film Institute, Wide House
- Status:
- Released
Elena (2013) Trailer
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Elena Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by Petra Costa, written by Petra Costa and Carolina Ziskind.
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Elena Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 101 ratings.
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Elena – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elena online?
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Elena (2013) is available to stream on GuideDoc and OVID, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Elena?
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The main cast of Elena (2013) includes Li An, Elena Andrade and Petra Costa. The film was directed by Petra Costa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elena released?
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Elena was released on April 11, 2013 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Elena worth watching?
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Elena (2013) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 101 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Elena?
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Yes. The official Elena trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.