Elena(2013)
Elena Synopsis
Petra heads to New York in search of her older sister after a long time of being separated. They are both movie actresses and heirs of the wounds of the Brazilian dictatorship. But Petra has only a few clues: home movies, newspaper clippings, a diary...
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 100 ratings.
- Director:
- Petra Costa
- Writers:
- Carolina Ziskind, Petra Costa
- Cinematographer:
- Miguel Vassy
- Production:
- JustFilms / Ford Foundation, 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 Carolina Ziskind and Petra Costa.
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Elena Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 100 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 Netflix, GuideDoc, OVID and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 100 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.