Movie

Cafundó (2005)

• September 29, 2005
• 1h 42m

• Drama
• History
• Documentary
• War

Overview

Cafundó is a 35 mm color film which blends fact with fiction in the life of João de Camargo, a former black slave (1858-1942, Sorocaba, Brazil) who, in his old age, works miracles and devotes himself to assisting others in order to attain his freedom. João de Camargo represents the genesis of religious and cultural syncretism in Brazil.

Directors

Paulo Betti, Clovis Bueno

Writers

Paulo Betti, Clovis Bueno

Starring

Lázaro Ramos, Leona Cavalli, Leandro Firmino