Brazilian Western
An adaptation of the eponymous song by Renato Russo, a famous Brazilian singer and composer who in the style of Bob Dylan knew how to delight crowds by telling stories and singing with his lyrics. Focusing on the love story of outlaw João do Santo Cristo with Architecture major student Maria Lúcia, the movie takes place in Brasilia in the early 80s. In a clash of interest, drug dealers and the police conflict with one another,while the end of the military dictatorship in the Capital of Brazil, Brasilia takes place. The wanderings and tedium of a young rocker, who lived in a city still being built, are the backdrop for this story.
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Brazilian Western
An adaptation of the eponymous song by Renato Russo, a famous Brazilian singer and composer who in the style of Bob Dylan knew how to delight crowds by telling stories and singing with his lyrics. Focusing on the love story of outlaw João do Santo Cristo with Architecture major student Maria Lúcia, the movie takes place in Brasilia in the early 80s. In a clash of interest, drug dealers and the police conflict with one another,while the end of the military dictatorship in the Capital of Brazil, Brasilia takes place. The wanderings and tedium of a young rocker, who lived in a city still being built, are the backdrop for this story.
Orignal Title
Faroeste Caboclo
Orignal Language
pt
Duration
1 hr 48 min
Genre
Crime, Drama, Western, Romance
Status
Released
Release Data
2013-05-31
Produced By
Globo Filmes, Gávea Filmes, Fulano Filmes, O2 Filmes, Agência Nacional do Cinema - ANCINE, Fogo Cerrado Filmes, República Pureza Filmes, Telecine, Lereby Produções, Barry Company
