Plot
Brazilian Western is an adaptation of the eponymous song by Renato Russo a famous Brazilian singer and composer who in the style of Bob Dylan knew how to delight crowds by telling stories and singing with his lyrics The adaptation precipitated a both social and romantic drama with a tragic ending. Focusing on the love story of outlaw Joao do Santo Cristo with Architecture major student Maria Lucia, the movie takes place in Brasilia in the early 80s. In a clash of interest, drug dealers and the police conflict with one another,while the end of the military dictatorship in the Capital of Brazil, Brasilia takes place. The wanderings and tedium of a young rocker, who lived in a city still being built, are the backdrop for this story.
Written by
Marcos Bernstein, Victor Atherino, Renato Russo
Directed by
René Sampaio
Crew
Production Countries
Brazil
Production Companies
Globo Filmes, Gávea Filmes, Europa Films
Languages
Português
Awards
10 wins & 22 nominations