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Kbela (2015): Cast

Kbela (2015) movie poster

Kbela is a 2015 short film directed by Yasmin Thayná, starring Isabél Zuaa, Lívia Laso and Sara Hana. It runs 23 minutes.

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Kbela (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
23 min
Director
Yasmin Thayná
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kbela About?

The premise of Kbela without spoilers.

Kbela offers a powerful exploration of womanhood and Black identity. Inspired by the story of MC K-Bela, the film follows a young woman from Rio de Janeiro’s Baixada Fluminense region who underwent a process of skin lightening. The narrative centers on her journey of self-discovery and liberation as she embraces her natural hair and rejects chemical treatments, ultimately reclaiming her true identity.

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Cast & crew

Kbela Cast

Isabél Zuaa leads the cast, with Lívia Laso and Sara Hana. Directed by Yasmin Thayná; 14 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Yasmin Thayná

One more film directed by Yasmin Thayná: Virgínia e Adelaide.

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Videos

Kbela Trailers & Videos

The teaser of Kbela.

KBELA | Teaser
Details

Kbela Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “K-Bela” and “KBELA - O Filme”.

Also known as
  • K-Bela
  • KBELA - O Filme

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FAQ

Kbela FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kbela, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kbela?

Kbela runs 23 minutes.

When was Kbela released?

Kbela was released on September 12, 2015.

Who directed Kbela?

Kbela was directed by Yasmin Thayná.

More films by Yasmin Thayná

Who is in the cast of Kbela?

Kbela stars Isabél Zuaa, Lívia Laso and Sara Hana, among 14 credited actors.

Does Kbela have a post-credit scene?

No. Kbela has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kbela in?

The original language of Kbela is Portuguese.

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