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. This doesn't sit well with the Portuguese landowners, who send in their troops to restore control. This historical saga is a stirring fusion of folklore, political impact, and dynamic story-telling, realized in vibrant colors and set to the pulsing beat of Gilberto Gil's musical score.
Type: Feature FilmLength: 114 minutes
Year: 1984
Audio Language: Portuguese
Subtitles: English
Themes: Brazil, Colonial, Drama, History, Social Movements/Resistance
Director(s): Carlos Diegues
