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Madame Satã

2002 · 105 min Crime Drama Romance History
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, João Francisco dos Santos is several things — son of slaves, ex-convict, thug, homosexual and adopted father for a number of pariahs. João expresses himself on the stage of a cabaret as Madame Satã.

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Year 2002
Country Brazil, France
Genre Crime, Drama, Romance, History
Director Karim Aïnouz
Runtime 105 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (81 votes)

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The film constructs a raw and poetic universe around its protagonist, exploring the violent yet tender intersections of identity, survival, and art. It relies on Lázaro Ramos's electrifying physical performance to embody this complex defiance.

What lingers after the credits is the visceral sensation of a life lived fiercely at the margins. A powerful ode to self-invention against all odds. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Karim Aïnouz

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Best viewed in the intimate dark, letting the humid, sensual air of the cabaret wash over you.

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