Quilombo (1984)
1984 · 2h 0m · History, Drama
Genres: History, Drama
Quilombo dos Palmares was a real-life democratic society, created in Brazil in the 17th century. This incredibly elaborate (and surprisingly little-known) film traces the origins of Quilombo, which began as a community of freed slaves.
Director: Carlos Diegues
Writers: João Felício dos Santos, Carlos Diegues
Music by: Gilberto Gil, Waly Salomão
Cinematography: Lauro Escorel
Editor: Mair Tavares
Cast
Tony Tornado as Ganga ZumbaAntônio Pompêo as ZumbiZezé Motta as DandaraMaurício do Valle as Domingos Jorge VelhoGrande Otelo as BabáZózimo Bulbul as Stone ManMilton GonçalvesDaniel Filho as Fernão CarrilhoVera Fischer as Ana de FerroCarlos Kroeber as TourinhoAntônio Pitanga as AcaiubaRuy Polanah as NavarroMore like this
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