Kuarup
5.4
This epic Brazilian film was based on the equally epic novel by Antonio Callado. Set between 1954 and 1964, the film's focus is the saga of Jesuit priest Nando. Fed up with civilization, he ventures deep into Amazon country to live with and work among the Xingu Indians.
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Taumaturgo Ferreira
Padre Nando
Known for
Joseph from Egypt
Os Parças
Fernanda Torres
Francisca
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I'm Still Here
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Ruy Guerra
Known for
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
The House of Sand
Antonio Callado
Fernando Bicudo
Cláudio Mamberti
Ramiro
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Crystal Moon
The Quartet
Paulo Brito
Umberto Magnani
Fontoura
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Hour of the Star
Roberto Fonseca
Rudy Langemann
Ewerton de Castro
Lauro
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Roberto Bonfim
Olavo
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The Clone
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Ruy Guerra Director · Rudi Lagemann Writer Antonio Callado Author
First release June 2, 1989 · Produced in Brazil
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Grapho Produções Artísticas
Production
Brazil
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Original language
Portuguese
Release dates
Brazil · June 2, 1989
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Canada
September 10, 1989 · Toronto Film Festival
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