[Cremildo]

Island of Marajó, Amazon rainforest. Marcielle (Tielle), 13, lives by the riverbanks with her father, mother, and three siblings. Prompted by her mother’s words, she idolizes her older sister who supposedly escaped her reality by “finding a good man” on the barges that ply the region. As Tielle matures, her idealized visions shatter, leaving her trapped between two abusive environments. Increasingly worried about her younger sister and the bleak future they face, she decides to confront the oppressive system that controls her family and the women in their community.

This is the synopsis of Manas, the first fiction feature by Brazilian director Marianna Brennand, which is having its world premiere in the Giornate degli Autori at the Venice Film Festival, taking place from 28 August to 7 September. +