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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 That same night, her work visa was revoked and she was taken into custody.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.
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How long is La Manuela?
La Manuela has a runtime of 1h 24m (1 hour and 24 minutes).
Who directed La Manuela?
La Manuela was directed by Clara Linhart and released in 2017.
What genre is La Manuela?
La Manuela is a Documentary film (2017).
Who stars in La Manuela?
The cast of La Manuela includes Manuela Picq Lavinas, Carlos Pérez Guartambel, Lena Lavinas, Hildete Pereira de Melo, Lúcia Mugayar.
