Black God, White Devil [Blu-ray] [Criterion Collection]

Black God, White Devil [Blu-ray] [Criterion Collection]

Director: Glauber Rocha Cast: Othon Bastos
Othon Bastos
, Yoná Magalhães
Yoná Magalhães
, Geraldo Del Rey
Geraldo Del Rey
, Maurício do Valle
Maurício do Valle
Glauber Rocha
Black God, White Devil [Blu-ray] [Criterion Collection]

Black God, White Devil [Blu-ray] [Criterion Collection]

Director: Glauber Rocha Cast: Othon Bastos
Othon Bastos
, Yoná Magalhães
Yoná Magalhães
, Geraldo Del Rey
Geraldo Del Rey
, Maurício do Valle
Maurício do Valle
Glauber Rocha

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Overview

Just twenty five years old, Brazilian cinema novo force Glauber Rocha wrote and directed this impressive feature addressing socio-political problems within his country--and indeed, anywhere it may apply. It is the 1940s, during another drought in the Brazilian sertao, when ranch hand Manuel is fed up with his situation. His boss tries to cheat him of his earnings and Manuel kills him, fleeing with his wife, Rosa. Now an outlaw, Manuel joins up with a self-proclaimed saint who condones violence and preaches disturbing doctrines. It is now Rosa who turns to killing and the two are on the move once again. And so it goes, the two running from one allegience to another, following the words of others as they attempt to find a place in their ruthless land. Blending mysticism, religion, and popular culture in this symbolic and realistic drama, Rocha insists that rather than follow the external and obscure dogmas of culture and religion, man must determine his path by his own voice.

Product Details

Release Date: 07/16/2024
UPC: 0715515299114
Original Release: 1964
Source: Criterion Collection
Language: English
Time: 1:58:00
Sales rank: 8,139

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Othon Bastos Corisco
Yoná Magalhães Rosa
Geraldo Del Rey Manuel
Maurício do Valle Antônio das Mortes
Lidio Silva Sebastião
Sonia Dos Humildes Dadá
João Gama Priest
Antônio Pinto Colonel,Actor
Milton Rosa Moraes
Roque Santos Actor
Iona Magalhaes Actor
Sérgio Ricardo Composer

Technical Credits
Glauber Rocha Director,Screenwriter
Luis Mendez Producer
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