Pitanga

Apr 6 2017 N/A 1h 30m
Documentary

This documentary investigates the aesthetic, political and existential trajectory of emblematic Black Brazilian actor Antônio Pitanga. His career spans over five decades, and he has worked with iconic Brazilian filmmakers Glauber Rocha, Cacá Diegues and Walter Lima Jr. He was a prominent figurehead and outspoken activist during the Brazilian dictatorship, a period of unrest in Brazilian cinema. "Pitanga" deep dives into the world of Antônio and the history of Brazil. The documentary was directed by his daughter Camila Pitanga, one of widely recognised faces in Brazilian television and cinema right now. The film is also a poem, and a tender ode to fatherhood.

Plot

This documentary investigates the aesthetic, political, and existential journey of actor Antonio Pitanga who, directed by great directors such as Glauber Rocha, Carlos Diegues, and Walter Lima Jr., was featured in some of the greatest artistic restlessness moments of Brazilian cinema.

Written by

Marçal Aquino, José Carlos Avellar, Beto Brant

Directed by

Beto Brant, Camila Pitanga

Cast

Antonio Pitanga, Camila Pitanga, Caetano Veloso

Crew

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Production Countries

Brazil

Production Companies

Drama Filmes, Globo Filmes

Languages

Português

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
107
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA