Quick Facts
DirectorKarim Aïnouz
Runtime1h 45m
GenresCrime · Drama · History · Romance
Release2002-10-03
Film
Madame Satã
2002· 1h 45m· Crime· Drama· History· Romance
“Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint”
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.
2002-10-03
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorKarim Aïnouz
WriterKarim Aïnouz
ProducerDonald Ranvaud
Director of PhotographyWalter Carvalho
Original Music ComposerMarcos Suzano
Full cast & crew (12 cast · 31 crew)
Details
Released2002-10-03
Runtime1h 45m
StatusReleased
StudiosVideoFilmes · Wild Bunch · Lumière
LanguagesPortuguese
CountriesBrazil · France
Rating6.8/10 · 84 votes
Original languagept
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