MANAS (Brazil 2024)

Deep in the Amazon rainforest, 13-year-old Tielle grows up with dreams inspired by her older sister’s escape. As she matures, the illusions she clings to begin to crumble, revealing a world of deep-rooted exploitation and abuse. Determined to protect her younger sister and take control of their future, she dares to break out of the structures that bind the women in her community.

Marianna Brennand’s feature film debut MANAS paints a poignant picture of resilience and resistance. The film is based on more than ten years of research and interviews on the subject of child abuse in the Amazon region. Since its international premiere in Venice, the film has been shown at over 50 festivals and has won numerous awards. These include Mannheim (MHIFF, Newcomer Award Best Film), Innsbruck (Audience Award), Quebec (Jury Favourites), Buenos Aires (including Special Jury Mention, Best Actress & Art Direction) and Los Angeles (Brazilian Film Festival, Best Film, Director & Screenplay).

Before the main film, we will show the short film FOUR IN A ROW (Quatro em Linha, Clara Figueiredo, Portugal 2025, 5′) from our short film competition programme.

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