Sulanca
Originally released in 1986. Sulanca is a documentary film. directed by Kátia Mesel. At just 41 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The Feira da Sulanca still exists as a famous market in Pernambuco, northeastern Brazil, that sells and exports items for the national clothing industry. While these markets were once an unfriendly place for women, who were struggling to make a living, Katia Mesel’s ‘Sulanca’ documents the economic revolution of the women of Santa Cruz do Capibaribe: seamstresses who, through collaboration and willpower, managed to make lives for themselves and change the socioeconomic landscape of Brazil’s most neglected region.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1986
40 years ago
Runtime
0h 41m
41 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Arrecife Produções Cinematográficas
- Embrafilme
- Fundarpe
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sulanca about?
The Feira da Sulanca still exists as a famous market in Pernambuco, northeastern Brazil, that sells and exports items for the national clothing industry. While these markets were once an unfriendly...
Who directed Sulanca?
Sulanca was directed by Kátia Mesel.
How long is Sulanca?
Sulanca has a runtime of 0 hours and 41 minutes (41 minutes total).
When was Sulanca released?
Sulanca was released on January 1, 1986 in theaters.