Adventure ·Western ·Drama · Brazil · 1964 · 2h 0m

Black God, White Devil

Deus e o Diabo na Terra do Sol

Director

Cast

Geraldo del Rey as Manoel Yoná Magalhães as Rosa Othon Bastos as Corisco Sonia dos Humildes as Dadá Maurício do Valle as Antônio das Mortes Lídio Silva as Sebastião

Crew

Waldemar Lima — Director of Photography Rafael Justo Valverde — Editor Paulo Gil Soares — Writer Glauber Rocha — Writer Walter Lima Jr. — Writer Luiz Paulino dos Santos — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

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Key Collaborators

Glauber Rocha Director Waldemar Lima Director of Photography Rafael Justo Valverde Editor Paulo Gil Soares Writer Glauber Rocha Writer Walter Lima Jr. Writer Luiz Paulino dos Santos Producer Luiz Augusto Mendes Producer Paulo Gil Soares Costume Design

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