Menarca
Apr 03, 2025 · 1h 20m
Director
Lara CarvalhoOverview
Even at the age when changes in the body are expected, menstruation is still taboo for teenagers in Brazil. Mixing fiction and documentary, Menarca offers the space for a group of teenagers to talk about their cycles and how they affect menstruating bodies.
Cast of Menarca
Crew of Menarca
Lara CarvalhoDirector, Screenplay, Producer
Flávia SantanaProducer, Executive Producer- Andrea MartinsOriginal Music Composer, Sound Designer
- Fanny OliveiraDirector of Photography
- Nin La CroixEditor
- Anthea XavierCostume Design
- Gênesis NascimentoAssistant Director
- Fernanda DaltroProduction Assistant
- Alice BrazArt Direction
- Dora MoreiraSound Recordist, Sound Designer
- Geise OliveiraResearcher
- Caroline FantinelResearcher
- Gabriela PalhaSound Recordist
About Menarca
What is Menarca about?
Even at the age when changes in the body are expected, menstruation is still taboo for teenagers in Brazil. Mixing fiction and documentary, Menarca offers the space for a group of teenagers to talk about their cycles and how they affect menstruating bodies.
When was Menarca released?
Menarca was released on April 3, 2025.
How long is Menarca?
Menarca runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Who directed Menarca?
Menarca was directed by Lara Carvalho.
Who is in the cast of Menarca?
The cast of Menarca includes Lara Simões (Self), Laís Bastos (Self), Laritza Peixoto (Self), Maní Grimaldi (Self) and Sâmara Santos (Self).