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Summary
This documentary investigates the aesthetic, political and existential trajectory of emblematic Black Brazilian actor Antônio Pitanga. His career spans over five decades, and he has worked with iconic Brazilian filmmakers Glauber Rocha, Cacá Diegues and Walter Lima Jr. He was a prominent figurehead and outspoken activist during the Brazilian dictatorship, a period of unrest in Brazilian cinema. "Pitanga" deep dives into the world of Antônio and the history of Brazil. The documentary was directed by his daughter Camila Pitanga, one of widely recognised faces in Brazilian television and cinema right now. The film is also a poem, and a tender ode to fatherhood.
🎭 Genre
Documental
⏱ Duration
1h 53min
📅 Year
2016
👥 Recommendations
1
Ratings
PPeoople1,0/5
IMDB6,8/10Reviews 1 review · top 1 by likes
Antônio Pitanga é um cara de muitas e boas amizades, que, com simplicidade, é reconhecido como um dos atores mais emblemáticos do cinema negro brasileiro. No documentário, sua vida é recosturada a partir de encontros e conversas cativantes e de cenas marcantes dos filmes dos quais participou. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Department
BB
Address
Beto Brant
Antônio Pitanga
Self
Camila Pitanga
Self
Rocco Pitanga
Self
Roque Araújo
Self
Luiz Carlos Maciel
Self
Caetano Veloso
Self
Trivia & prizes
Tags & themes
Documental
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This documentary investigates the aesthetic, political and existential trajectory of emblematic Black Brazilian actor Antônio Pitanga. His career spans over five decades, and he has worked with iconic Brazilian filmmakers Glauber Rocha, Cacá Diegues and Walter Lima Jr. He was a prominent figurehead ...
How long is Pitanga?
Pitanga has a runtime of 1h 53min. It was released in 2016.
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Technical sheet
| Estreno | 23 de septiembre de 2016 |
|---|---|
| Director | Beto Brant |
| Duración | 1 h 53 min |
| País | 🇧🇷 Brasil |
| Géneros | Documental |
| Reparto | Antônio Pitanga · Camila Pitanga · Rocco Pitanga · Roque Araújo · Luiz Carlos Maciel · Caetano Veloso · Maria Bethânia · Maria Creuza · Capinan · Léa Garcia · Cacá Diegues · Sérgio Ricardo |
| Producción | Drama Filmes · Globo Filmes |
| IMDB | tt5801550 · 6.8/10 (98 votos) |
Recommendations 1 person recommends it
Antônio Pitanga é um cara de muitas e boas amizades, que, com simplicidade, é reconhecido como um dos atores mais emblemáticos do cinema negro brasileiro. No documentário, sua vida é recosturada a partir de encontros e conversas cativantes e de cenas marcantes dos filmes dos quais participou. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐