Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint
2002 · 1h 45m · Crime, Drama, Romance, History
Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance, History
In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, João Francisco dos Santos is several things — son of slaves, ex-convict, thug, homosexual and adopted father for a number of pariahs. João expresses himself on the stage of a cabaret as Madame Satã.
Director: Karim Aïnouz
Writers: Karim Aïnouz, Marcelo Gomes, Mauricio Zacharias
Music by: Marcos Suzano, Sacha Amback
Cinematography: Walter Carvalho
Editor: Isabela Monteiro de Castro
Rated 6.9/10 by 87 viewers