BRAZIL · 1964

Black God White Devil

Glauber Rocha
class struggle religious fanaticism poverty and desperation social oppression survival in harsh environments
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Wanted for killing his boss, Manuel flees with his wife Rosa to the sertão, the barren landscape of Northern Brazil. Thrust into a primordial violent region, Manuel and Rosa come under the influence and control of a series of frightening figures.

Year1964
CountryBrazil
DirectorGlauber Rocha
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