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XICA DA SILVA (XICA)

Cannes Classics

Directed by :: Carlos DIEGUES

Country:: BRAZIL, BRAZIL

Year:: 1976

Duration:: 114.00 minutes

Synopsis

The Portuguese Crown is concerned about the Diamantino District in the second half of the 18th century, not only because it has the country's richest mines and is the center for ideas about rebellion, but also because of Xica da Silva. The former slave married João Fernandes, a representative of the Crown in Brazil who became rich exploiting the mines. He made her the Diamond Queen and honors her every wish, including those related to revenge for humiliation during her slave days. But the Portuguese king will send an emissary to the colony to put an end to Xica's power.

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Carlos DIEGUES

Credits

Carlos DIEGUES - Director
Carlos DIEGUES - Screenplay
João Felício DOS SANTOS - Screenplay
José MEDEIROS - Cinematography
Luis Carlos RIPPER - Set Designer
Roberto MENESCAL - Music
Jorge BEN - Music
Mair TAVARES - Film Editor

Actors

Walmor CHAGAS - João Fernandes de Oliveira
Zezé MOTTA - Xica da Silva
Altair LIMA - Intendant
Stepan NECESSIAN - José
Rodolfo ARENA - Sargento-mor
Elke MARAVILHA - Hortênsia

Contacts and useful links

Production

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