Elena was directed by Petra Costa.

Elena stars Li An, Elena Andrade, Petra Costa.

When was Elena released?

Elena is a 2013 documentary, drama film.

Where can I watch Elena?

You can watch Elena with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.

Elena (2013)

Name: Elena
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Released: 2013-04-11
Duration: 82 min
Rating: 7.3

Movie ★ 7.3 82 min

Documentary Drama

Petra heads to New York in search of her older sister after a long time of being separated. They are both movie actresses and heirs of the wounds of the Brazilian dictatorship. But Petra has only a few clues: home movies, newspaper clippings, a diary...

Carolina Ziskind Writer Petra Costa Director Petra Costa Writer

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Quick facts

Released: April 11, 2013
Runtime: 82 min
IMDb: tt2475154
Country: United States, Brazil
Language: Portuguese, English
Studio: JustFilms / Ford Foundation, Tribeca Film Institute, Wide House

Themes

Cast

Li An Self

Elena Andrade Self (archive footage)

Petra Costa Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Elena about?: Petra heads to New York in search of her older sister after a long time of being separated. They are both movie actresses and heirs of the wounds of the Brazilian dictatorship. But Petra has only a few clues: home movies, newspaper clippings, a diary...
Who directed Elena?: Elena was directed by Petra Costa.
Who stars in Elena?: Elena stars Li An, Elena Andrade, Petra Costa.
When was Elena released?: Elena is a 2013 documentary, drama film.
Where can I watch Elena?: You can watch Elena with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.