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Elena

April 11, 2013 1h 22m 7.3/10 (95 votes)

Originally released in 2013. Elena is a documentary/drama film. directed by Petra Costa. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Li An, Elena Andrade, and Petra Costa

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...

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 11, 2013 12 years ago
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Runtime 1h 22m 82 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (95 votes)
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • JustFilms / Ford Foundation
  • Tribeca Film Institute
  • Wide House

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elena about?

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...

Who directed Elena?

Elena was directed by Petra Costa.

How long is Elena?

Elena has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).

When was Elena released?

Elena was released on April 11, 2013 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Elena?

The main cast of Elena includes Li An, Elena Andrade, Petra Costa.