Manas

Documentary director Marianna Brennand makes a stunning narrative debut with this sweeping and emotionally resonant drama inspired by a decade of immersive research into the lives of women on Marajó Island in the Brazilian Amazon.

In the depths of 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 reshape their future, she dares to challenge the forces that bind the women in her community, in a poignant exploration of resilience and resistance.