Malês

Salim, a young Muslim man in Bahia, conceals a blade in his sleeve as his master negotiates the price of sugar. It's 1835, and Brazil lives in fear of the Malê revolt — enslaved African Muslims planning rebellion. Under the cover of Ramadan, they orchestrate what would become the largest slave uprising in the nation's history. This 2025 historical drama, based on true events, portrays not just a fight for freedom, but a clash of cultures, faith, and a brutal colonial system. Through the fates of Salim, his teacher, and fellow conspirators, the film unveils a meticulously planned conspiracy where every move risks death, and belief itself becomes a weapon against oppression.