Adam (2019)

Portrait of a young gymnast from Caracas

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 18M

Director : Malena Ferrer
Writer : Malena Ferrer

Synopsis

Intimate story about the rising career of Gabriela Adam, only with her determination and the support of an institutional educational network, where her family plays a fundamental role.

Actors

Gabriela Adam
Gabriela Adam
Himself

Crews

Malena Ferrer
Malena Ferrer
Director
Sergio Monsalve
Sergio Monsalve
Associate Producer
Arianna Tortolero
Arianna Tortolero
Sound
Fedora Di Polo
Fedora Di Polo
Recording Supervision
Malena Ferrer
Malena Ferrer
Editor
Malena Ferrer
Malena Ferrer
Director of Photography
Jackeline Da Rocha
Jackeline Da Rocha
Producer
Malena Ferrer
Malena Ferrer
Screenplay

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