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Quilombo (1984)
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.
Updated May 28 2020
Cast
Jofre Soares
Canindé
Milton Gonçalves
Chico Diaz
Anunciação
Jonas Bloch
Samuel
Antônio Pompêo
Zumbi
Vera Fischer
Ana de Ferro
Ruy Polanah
Navarro
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Crew
René Bittencourt
Production Manager
Lauro Escorel
Director of Photography
Jorge Durán
Assistant Director
Gilberto Gil
Original Music Composer
Carlos Diegues
Director
Carlos Diegues
Writer
Carlos Diegues
Producer
Antônio Pitanga
Assistant Director
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