Sean Penn is headed to Brazil. The actor and filmmaker has boarded Marianna Brennand’s acclaimed debut feature “Manas” as an executive producer. The Brazilian film, which won her the Best Director Award at Venice Days (the independent parallel ...

Sean Penn, Julia Roberts, and John and Nancy Ross hosted a screening of Marianna Brennand’s debut film “Manas” on Saturday in Los Angeles. The film, one of those vying to be the Oscar contender for Brazil, was introduced by Roberts and Penn, who ...