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Movie poster: Xica (1976)
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1976 · 114 min History Drama Comedy
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

The romanced story of Xica da Silva, a slave that used her "feminine atributes" in order to get power.

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Original Title Xica da Silva
Year 1976
Country Brazil
Genre History, Drama, Comedy
Director Carlos Diegues
Runtime 114 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (21 votes)

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Carlos Diegues constructs the narrative as a vibrant, almost carnivalesque spectacle, where tragedy intertwines with satire. He relies on folk legends, exploring the myth of Xica through the lens of social allegory, where opulence becomes a form of rebellion.

Those who tire of simplistic historical portraits will find a provocative study of power dynamics. What lingers after the final frame is a complex meditation on agency and the compromises of liberation. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Carlos Diegues

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Watch in a lively mood, as a bold and colorful folk tale with a bitter aftertaste.

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