Quilombo (1984)

ALL 06/03/1984 (pt) History, Drama 120 Min
  • Release
    06/03/1984
  • Production
    Gaumont, CDK, Embrafilme
  • Rotten tomato
    65%
  • Original title
    Quilombo
  • Original language
    pt
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Overview

Quilombo dos Palmares was a real-life democratic society, created in Brazil in the 17th century. This incredibly elaborate (and surprisingly little-known) film traces the origins of Quilombo, which began as a community of freed slaves. The colony becomes a safe harbor for other outcasts of the world, including Indians and Jews. Ganga Zumba (Toni Tornado) becomes president of Quilombo, the first freely elected leader in the Western Hemisphere. Naturally, the ruling Portuguese want to subjugate Zumba and his followers, but the Quilombians are ready for their would-be oppressors. The end of this Brave New World is not pleasant, but the followers of Zumba and his ideals take to the hills, where they honor his memory to this day. Writer/director Carlos Diegues takes every available opportunity to compare the rise and fall of Quilombo with the state of affairs in modern-day Brazil.

  1. Carlos Diegues

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Mair Tavares

    Editor



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Quilombo (1984) 120 Min

ALL 06/03/1984 (pt)
History, Drama
  • Release 06/03/1984
  • Production
    Gaumont, CDK, Embrafilme
  • Original title Quilombo
  • pt
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

Quilombo dos Palmares was a real-life democratic society, created in Brazil in the 17th century. This incredibly elaborate (and surprisingly little-known) film traces the origins of Quilombo, which began as a community of freed slaves. The colony becomes a safe harbor for other outcasts of the world, including Indians and Jews. Ganga Zumba (Toni Tornado) becomes president of Quilombo, the first freely elected leader in the Western Hemisphere. Naturally, the ruling Portuguese want to subjugate Zumba and his followers, but the Quilombians are ready for their would-be oppressors. The end of this Brave New World is not pleasant, but the followers of Zumba and his ideals take to the hills, where they honor his memory to this day. Writer/director Carlos Diegues takes every available opportunity to compare the rise and fall of Quilombo with the state of affairs in modern-day Brazil.

  1. Carlos Diegues

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Mair Tavares

    Editor

  4. Carlos Diegues, Augusto Arraes

    Producer