The Battle of Canudos
The Battle of Canudos

The Battle of Canudos (1997)

1997 • 2h 50m • War, History
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Oct 3, 1997•2h 50m
Budget: 6 000 000 $
Original Guerra de Canudos
Language Portuguese
NMTW 69% Mixed
3 wins & 6 nominations

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Budget: 6 000 000 $
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69% Mixed
Length: 2 h 50 min

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In early 1900s Brazil, the isolated community of Canudos is led by Antônio Conselheiro, a charismatic leader seen by his followers as a prophet. A poor family's arrival draws them into Canudos' close-knit life, which soon provokes unease from the region's powerful elite. The new Brazilian government, determined to assert control, dispatches the military to destroy Canudos, sparking a violent and devastating war—one of the bloodiest in Brazilian history. This story explores faith, community, and the impact of power, set against a backdrop of a major historical conflict.

Alternative title: Guerra de Canudos
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Language: Portuguese
Awards: 🏆 3 wins & 6 nominations
Type: Movie

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