Guerra de Canudos

"The bloodiest war in the History of Brazil"

Oct 3 1997 N/A 2h 50m
Drama, History, War

At the end of the 19th century, a poor family comes to the rural Canudos, a community led by Antônio Conselheiro, seen by many as a holy prophet. Their ways bother the powerful people of the region, and the newly founded Republic sends their army to destroy the settlement, which culminates in one of the bloodiest wars in the history of Brazil.

Plot

Based on the true story of the tragic war of Canudos in the late 1890's. The newly born Republic has brought nothing but oppression and discomfort to the poor people of the rural areas of northeastern Brazil. The separation of church and state and the imposition of abusive taxes, among other measures, made this people think that the Republic was the Anti-Christ. Guided by a religious leader, Antonio "Conselheiro" (Counselor) a group of countrymen established a community where the Republic rules wouldn't bother them. But the Republic sent the Brazilian Army to destroy the settlement, starting the bloodiest war ever fought in Brazil.

Written by

Paulo Halm, Sergio Rezende, Euclides da Cunha

Directed by

Sergio Rezende

Cast

José Wilker, Cláudia Abreu, Paulo Betti

Crew

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Production Countries

Brazil

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures do Brasil, Columbia TriStar Filmes do Brasil

Languages

Português

Awards

3 wins & 6 nominations

Featurettes
Guerra de Canudos - filme completo
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Average Rating
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