Elena
2013, Portuguese. Directed by Petra Costa.
A Brazilian actress travels to New York in search of her long-lost sister, piecing together fragments of the past while confronting the lasting scars of the Brazilian dictatorship.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Elena is streaming on GuideDoc in India.
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Details
- Released
- 11 April 2013
- Country
- United States of America, Brazil
- Written by
- Carolina Ziskind, Petra Costa
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Elena: quick answers
Is Elena worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 101 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Elena?
Elena runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Elena have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Elena. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Elena parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Elena yet.
Which OTT platform is Elena on?
Elena is streaming on GuideDoc in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Elena?
If you liked Elena, try Life in a Day, Cameraperson, My Mom Jayne.
Who directed Elena?
Elena (2013) was directed by Petra Costa and stars Li An, Elena Andrade, Petra Costa.