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Brazilian documentary Elena explores culture, society

Casey Morell
29 May 2014
Petra Costa, director of Elena.

The Brazilian documentary Elena tells the story of an actress and artist who moved to New York in search of a career in the wake of the country's military dictatorship. This week, we talk to Petra Costa, director of Elena, about her film, Brazilian culture, and what's next for this growing international power.

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