O Caldeirão da Santa Cruz do Deserto

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O Caldeirão da Santa Cruz do Deserto (1987)

Directed by Rosemberg Cariry

Documentary · 1h 17m

Rescue historic community of Caldeirão, devout religious movement led by José Lourenço, who organized a camp in primitive socialist mold. The community was destroyed by police from Ceará and bombing by planes, leaving more than a thousand peasants killed. Through testimonies and symbols of popular culture, the film is a reflection on the power, freedom, and struggle for land.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Rosemberg Cariry
Writer
Firmino Holanda, Rosemberg Cariry

Details

Release date
1987-05-19
Runtime
1h 17m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
PT
Spoken languages
Portuguese
Countries
Brazil