The Battle of Canudos

Year: 1997

Runtime: 170 mins

Language: Portuguese

Director: Sérgio Rezende

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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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