Black God, White Devil
1964
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5 wins & 6 nominations. Photos. Known for. Entranced Earth. 7.3. Director. 1967. The Age of the Earth. 6.5. Director. 1980. Antonio das Mortes. 7.0.
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- Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil
- January 1, 1
- Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
He is famous for his film trilogy, made up of Black God, White Devil (1964) - perhaps his most acclaimed movie, nominated for the Golden Palm - Entranced Earth (1967) and Antonio das Mortes (1969), award-winning for Best Director at Cannes.
- Pátio
- A Cruz Na Praça
- Black God, White Devil
- Amazonas, Amazonas
- Maranhão 66
- Entranced Earth
- 1968
- Antonio Das Mortes
- Tatu Bola
- Der Leone Have Sept Cabeças
“Pátio” (English title: “The Yard”) is a 1959 Brazilian film directed by Glauber Rocha. The film follows the story of a group of inmates in a Brazilian prison who are forced to work in the yard, under the watchful eye of a sadistic warden. The film is a powerful exploration of the dehumanizing effects of imprisonment, and the ways in which the pris...
“A Cruz na Praça” (1959) is a Brazilian drama film directed by Anselmo Duarte. The film tells the story of Tonho (played by Anselmo Duarte), a poor farmer who becomes a symbol of resistance against a corrupt and oppressive local government. The film takes place in a small town in the Brazilian countryside, where the powerful and wealthy local offic...
“Black God, White Devil” (Portuguese: Deus e o Diabo na Terra do Sol) is a Brazilian film directed by Glauber Rocha and released in 1964. It is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential films of Brazilian Cinema Novo, a movement of socially and politically engaged filmmaking that emerged in Brazil during the 1960s. The film tells...
Amazonas, Amazonas is a 1965 Brazilian drama film directed by Geraldo Sarno. The film tells the story of a group of rubber tappers in the Amazon rainforest who rebel against their exploitative bosses and fight for their rights and freedom. The film is notable for its raw and realistic portrayal of life in the Amazon rainforest, and for its explorat...
“Maranhão 66” is a short film directed by Glauber Rocha and released in 1966. The film is part of the “Cinco Vezes Favela” (Five Times Favela) anthology, which showcases the work of five emerging Brazilian filmmakers. “Maranhão 66” tells the story of a young couple from a poor neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, who dream of leaving their poverty-stric...
“Entranced Earth” (Portuguese title: “Terra em Transe”) is a 1967 Brazilian film directed by Glauber Rocha. The film is set in a fictional South American country, and follows the story of Paulo Martins, a journalist and political activist who becomes involved in a power struggle between two political factions. The film is notable for its bold visua...
“1968” (1968) is a French documentary film directed by Chris Marker. The film is a meditation on the political and cultural upheavals of 1968, a year of social and political revolution that saw widespread protests, demonstrations, and unrest across the world. The film is composed of a series of still images and news footage, as well as interviews w...
“Tatu Bola” is a Brazilian film directed by Geraldo Sarno and released in 1973. The film tells the story of a young boy named Tonho who lives in a small village in the Brazilian countryside. Tonho becomes fascinated with a rare species of armadillo called the tatu bola, which he learns is on the verge of extinction due to hunting and deforestation....
“Tatu Bola” (1971) is a Brazilian drama film directed by J.B. Tanko. The film tells the story of a young boy named Tatu (played by Mazzaropi), who is raised by his grandfather in the countryside of São Paulo. Tatu is a simple and kind-hearted boy who loves to play soccer, but his grandfather disapproves of his interest in the sport, believing that ...
Der Leone Have Sept Cabeças (The Lion Has Seven Heads) is a 1970 Brazilian drama film directed by Glauber Rocha. The film follows a man named Antônio das Mortes, a legendary mercenary and killer who is hired by a wealthy landowner to quell a rebellion by poor farmers in the Brazilian sertão. The film is notable for its striking visual style, its us...
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Glauber Rocha’s avant-garde films depict Brazil’s history and upheavals in its social and political scene in a stylized, often violent manner. He began his career as a journalist and film critic, and his first short film, Pátio (1959), caught the attention of critics and prompted his rise to fame.
A Latin-American insurgent and a black leader join forces to free an African nation. But they'll have to face a German mercenary aided by an American agent and a Portuguese advisor, all working for a mysterious woman. Director: Glauber Rocha | Stars: Rada Rassimov, Giulio Brogi, Gabriele Tinti, Jean-Pierre Léaud.
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