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Brazilian Western (2013)
Directed by René Sampaio
Overview
An adaptation of the eponymous song by Renato Russo, a famous Brazilian singer and composer who in the style of Bob Dylan knew how to delight crowds by telling stories and singing with his lyrics. Focusing on the love story of outlaw João do Santo Cristo with Architecture major student Maria Lúcia, the movie takes place in Brasilia in the early 80s. In a clash of interest, drug dealers and the police conflict with one another,while the end of the military dictatorship in the Capital of Brazil, Brasilia takes place. The wanderings and tedium of a young rocker, who lived in a city still being built, are the backdrop for this story.
Length 108 minutes
Actors
Fabrício Boliveira | Isis Valverde | Felipe Abib | Antonio Calloni | César Troncoso | Marcos Paulo | Cinara Leal | Léo Rosa