The movie
Manas
Sensitive and powerful resistance by thirteen-year-old Tielle against the system that oppresses her and all women. A co-production by Walter Salles and the Dardenne brothers, winner of the Best Director Award at the Venice Film Festival and the Grand Jury Fiction Prize at Movies That Matter.
Length: 107 min
Country: Brazilië, Portugal
Language spoken: Portugees
Language subtitles: Nederlands
Cast: Jamili Correa, Fátima Macedo, Rômulo Braga, Dira Paes
Director: Marianna Brennand
Release date: 2025-08-14
Description
Deep in the Amazon, 13-year-old Tielle grows up with dreams fueled by the departure of her older sister, which symbolizes a chance for a better life. But as she gets older, her idealism begins to falter, and she discovers the harsh reality of her surroundings.
Manas is a moving and visually striking film about resilience and resistance. Director Marianna Brennand focuses her camera on the invisible structures that shape the lives of Tielle and the women around her. With a poetic and confronting gaze, the film tells a deeply human story of hope, courage, and the strength to break free from destructive traditions.
