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Based on historical facts, the film portrays the largest slave rebellion in Brazilian history, the Malê Revolt. The uprising mobilized the black population in the streets of Salvador against slavery in 1835. After the failure of the revolt, the protesters were harshly punished and repression against black people in Brazil increased.
Direction
Pitanga family directing and starring — intimate, unflinching.
Production
Salvador 1835 rebuilt with brutal, sweaty authenticity.
Acting
Antônio Pitanga's final performance? Absolute fire.

Director
Antônio Pitanga
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