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Completed - BRAZILIAN-PORTUGUESE - Historical, Drama - 100 minutes

Previous markets

  • Berlin EFM 2017 (Debut)
Full history

Year of production : 2017

Director(s) : Marcelo GOMES

Synopsis

Brazil, 18th century. The colony of Portugal endures a decline in gold production. A Portuguese minority rules over a corrupt and autocratic society. Joaquim is an efficient soldier, famous for capturing gold smugglers. While waiting for his promotion to Lieutenant, he leaves for a risky mission in search of new gold mines - the only way to buy the freedom of Blackie, a slave he is in love with.

Production

Country(ies) : BRAZIL

Festivals and Awards

Berlinale - EFM 2017 (Competition)


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