While We Are Here (2019): Cast
While We Are Here is a 2019 documentary directed by Luiz Pretti and Clarissa Campolina, starring Mary Ghattas as Lamis, Marcelo Souza e Silva and Grace Passô. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Directors
- Luiz Pretti and Clarissa Campolina
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Anavilhana Filmes
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is While We Are Here About?
The premise of While We Are Here without spoilers.
“While We Are Here” blends fiction, travelogue, film diary, and documentary to tell the story of Lamis, a Lebanese woman who recently relocated to New York, and Wilson, a Brazilian man living undocumented in the city for a decade. The film explores their evolving relationship, weaving together personal experiences with broader political and social issues, offering a unique and intimate perspective.
While We Are Here Cast & Characters
Mary Ghattas leads the cast as Lamis, with Marcelo Souza e Silva as Wilson and Grace Passô. Directed by Luiz Pretti and Clarissa Campolina; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Luiz Pretti
- Co-director Clarissa Campolina
- Mary Ghattas as Lamis
- Marcelo Souza e Silva as Wilson
- Grace Passô
- Gláucia Vandeveld as Mãe de Wilson
Also Starring in While We Are Here
· 1 moreMore from Luiz Pretti and Clarissa Campolina
More films directed by Luiz Pretti and Clarissa Campolina: Suçuarana, Limites do Diáfano, Canção ao Longe and Partida de Vôlei à Sombra do Vulcão.
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While We Are Here FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of While We Are Here, each answered in a sentence.
How long is While We Are Here?
While We Are Here runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was While We Are Here released?
While We Are Here was released on January 27, 2019.
Who directed While We Are Here?
While We Are Here was directed by Luiz Pretti and Clarissa Campolina.
More films by Luiz Pretti Who is in the cast of While We Are Here?
While We Are Here stars Mary Ghattas as Lamis, Marcelo Souza e Silva as Wilson and Grace Passô, among 5 credited actors.
Does While We Are Here have a post-credit scene?
No. While We Are Here has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is While We Are Here in?
The original language of While We Are Here is Portuguese.
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