La Manuela(2017)
La Manuela Synopsis
LA MANUELA is a movie about exile and self-reinvention. In august 2015, Manuela Lavinas Picq, a french-brazilian journalist and university professor, was arrested at a demonstration in Quito, Ecuador. That same night, her work visa was revoked and she was taken into custody. Manuela was forced to leave Ecuador, where she had lived for the last decade, losing her home, work and lover. This film tells the trajectory of an activist who defends the causes of indigenous peoples with a lot of identity.
La Manuela (2017) is a documentary film directed by Clara Linhart, released on November 10, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Manuela Picq Lavinas, Carlos Pérez Guartambel, Lena Lavinas and Hildete Pereira de Melo.
- Director:
- Clara Linhart
- Writers:
- Luis Cañizares, Letícia Simões
- Producers:
- Chaiana Furtado, Paula Horta
- Production:
- Canal Brasil, Gamarosa Filmes, Luzca
- Status:
- Released
La Manuela Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Manuela Picq Lavinas
Manuela Picq Lavinas
as Self
- Carlos Pérez Guartambel
Carlos Pérez Guartambel
as Self
- Lena Lavinas
Lena Lavinas
as Self
Hildete Pereira de Melo
as Self
- Lúcia Mugayar
Lúcia Mugayar
as Self
- Sonia Correa
Sonia Correa
as Self
- Bila Sorj
Bila Sorj
as Self
- Celina de Farias
Celina de Farias
as Self
- Francisco das Chagas Felix de Lima
Francisco das Chagas Felix de Lima
as Self
- Maria das Neves Gaudêncio
Maria das Neves Gaudêncio
as Self
- Denise Gentil
Denise Gentil
as Self
- Ivo Lesbaupin
Ivo Lesbaupin
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Clara Linhart, written by Luis Cañizares and Letícia Simões, produced by Chaiana Furtado and Paula Horta.
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La Manuela – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch La Manuela online?
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La Manuela (2017) is available to stream on Doc Canal Brasil Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in La Manuela?
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The main cast of La Manuela (2017) includes Manuela Picq Lavinas, Carlos Pérez Guartambel, Lena Lavinas, Hildete Pereira de Melo and Lúcia Mugayar. The film was directed by Clara Linhart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was La Manuela released?
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La Manuela was released on November 10, 2017 and runs for 1h 24m.