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Marianna Brennand’s Drama ‘Manas,’ Backed by Walter Salles and the Dardenne Brothers, Scores Top Venice Days Prize
Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Brazilian director Marianna Brennand’s drama “Manas,” about a 13-year-old girl suffering abuse in the depth of the Amazon rainforest, has scored the Venice Days director’s award. Backed by Walter Salles and the Dardenne Brothers, “Manas” is set on the island of Marajó in the Amazon rainforest. Marcielle lives near the riverbank with her father, mother and three siblings.