Queen of Lapa

2019 1h 13m PT

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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Larger-than-life actress, cabaret performer, activist, and proud sex professional since the age of eleven, Luana Muniz - arguably one of Brazil’s most recognizable transgender personalities, shapes a new reality for a new generation of transgender sex workers in her hostel by providing a safe working environment in the dangerous neighborhood of Lapa in Rio de Janeiro. Queen of Lapa explores the day-to-day lives, quests for love, housemate rivalries in a turbulent political climate under matriarch Muniz’s watchful and guiding eye.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Luana Muniz
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Theodore Collatos
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 73-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Brazil, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Theodore Collatos shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10213454 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Theodore Collatos directs. Theodore Collatos cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Brazil, United States of America. Dialogue in Portuguese.

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1Tight 73-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 7 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Brazil, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Theodore Collatos shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt10213454 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.