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Release Year2017
Runtime0h 31m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Action
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DirectorÉlcio Braga
WritersÉlcio Braga
TypeFeature Film
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Cast7 credited
Also Known AsO Homem Que Enfrentou Lampião com uma Câmera
About O Homem Que Enfrentou Lampião com uma Câmera
This documentary tells the story of traveling salesman Benjamin Abrahão Calil Botto. He followed a trail of horror into the Sertão to find the fearsome King of Cangaço. The band invaded cities, looted, castrated men, branded women with iron, raped and killed. When he was face to face with the bandit, he drew his weapon: a film camera. This video recounts the confrontation that marked the history of documentary in Brazil, with impressive images of Cangaço
Directed by Élcio Braga, O Homem Que Enfrentou Lampião com uma Câmera leans on a strong ensemble — Geraldo Antônio de Souza Jr, José Carlos Leal, Guillermo Planel — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2017.
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