O Caldeirão da Santa Cruz do Deserto

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 19, 1987

Original language

Portuguese

Spoken languages

Portuguese

Countries

Brazil

Cast

Patativa do Assaré,Jorgeh Ramos

Director

Rosemberg Cariry

Writer

Rosemberg Cariry,Firmino Holanda

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt5328608