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The Battle of Canudos (1997) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1997 · 170 mins · Portuguese
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- Directed by
- Sérgio Rezende
- Starring
- Ernani Moraes, Selton Mello, Cláudia Abreu, José Wilker, Dandara Guerra, Paulo Ribeiro
The bloodiest war in Brazil’s history erupts at the end of the 19th century when a destitute family reaches Canudos, a settlement led by charismatic Antônio Conselheiro, revered as a prophet. Their arrival alarms regional elites, prompting the new Republic to send troops to crush the community, resulting in a brutal clash.
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