Movie

While We Are Here

★ 6.3(3)20191h 15m

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Good to know

Director: Clarissa Campolina, Luiz Pretti
Release date: 2019-01-27
Runtime: 1h 15m
Language: Arabic
Status: Released
Country: Brazil
Studio: Anavilhana Filmes

About While We Are Here

While We Are Here is a 2019 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Clarissa Campolina and Luiz Pretti, starring Mary Ghattas, Marcelo Souza e Silva and Grace Passô. It has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch While We Are Here in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

“While we are here” mixes fiction, travelogue, film diary and documentary to tell the story Lamis, a Lebanese woman who just moved to New York and Wilson, a Brazilian man living illegally for 10 years in the same city. The film narrates the story of their relationship in a personal way by articulating macro-political issues with intimate ones.

Cast

Mary Ghattas

Lamis

Marcelo Souza e Silva

Wilson

Grace Passô

(Narrator)

Gláucia Vandeveld

Mãe de Wilson

Theo Campolina Pretti

Omar

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch While We Are Here in South Africa?+

While We Are Here is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is While We Are Here on Netflix?+

While We Are Here is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is While We Are Here?+

While We Are Here has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

Who stars in While We Are Here?+

While We Are Here stars Mary Ghattas, Marcelo Souza e Silva, Grace Passô, Gláucia Vandeveld and Theo Campolina Pretti.

When did While We Are Here come out?+

While We Are Here is a 2019 movie directed by Clarissa Campolina and Luiz Pretti.

What genre is While We Are Here?+

While We Are Here is Documentary film.

Who directed While We Are Here?+

While We Are Here was directed by Clarissa Campolina and Luiz Pretti.