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"Quilombo"
1984
Directed by
Carlos Diegues
From Carlos Diegues,
the director of Bye Bye Brazil and Xica, comes a handsome tale of revolution
and conflict set in the mid-1600s. Disgruntled slaves in northeastern Brazil leave their
plantations and form Quilombo de Palmares--their own democratic nation in the jungle. But
this doesn't sit well with the Portuguese landowners, who send in their troops to restore
control. A sequel of sorts to Ganga Zumba, this historical saga is a stirring
fusion of folklore, political impact and dynamic storytelling, realized in vibrant
tropical colors and set to the pulsing beat of Gilberto Gil's musical score. With Antonio
Pompeu, Toni Tornado, and the dazzling Zeze Motta as Dandara the temptress. Portuguese
with English subtitles.
114 minutes. |
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