Zé
Synopsis
Brazil 1970. Zé walks away from his upper-middle-class life and joins the resistance against the military regime. Together with his partner Bete, he abandons public life to fight the system, while also raising two kids. Based on the life of José Carlos Novais da Mata-Machado who died under torture at the age of 27, falsely accused of betraying his companions.
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Caio Horowicz
Zé
Eduarda Fernandes
Bete
Samantha Jones
Grauninha
Rafael Protzner
Gilberto
Yara de Novaes
Yedda
Gustavo Werneck
Edgar
Alexandre Cioletti
Hélio
Sara Não Tem Nome
Tessy
Victor Galvão
Márcio
Richard Paes
Dudu 4 anos
Henrico Kneip
Dori
Miguel Dias
Dudu 1 ano
Ravi Oter
Dudu 7 meses
Leandro Guimarães
Gildo
Murilo Quirino
Gui
Renan Sousa
Luiz
Marcos Vinícios Lima
Paulo
Sara Pinheiro
Mônica
Release History & Theatrical Window
Curitiba Int'l Film Festival - Olhar de Cinema 2023
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rafael Conde
- Screenplay & Story
- Anna Flávia Dias, Rafael Conde
- Original Title
- Zé
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- A Hora Vagabunda Filmes, Embaúba Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rafael Conde
Anna Flávia Dias, Rafael Conde
Luís Abramo
Fabian Remy
Samantha Capdeville
Department Leadership Roster
Samantha Capdeville
Producer
Anna Flávia Dias
Writer
Rafael Conde
Writer
Luís Abramo
Director of Photography
Fabian Remy
Editor
Rafael Conde
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Zé.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zé
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zé about?
Brazil 1970. Zé walks away from his upper-middle-class life and joins the resistance against the military regime. Together with his partner Bete, he abandons public life to fight the system, while also raising two kids. Based on the life of José Carlos Novais da Mata-Machado who died under torture at the age of 27, falsely accused of betraying his companions.
Who directed Zé?
Zé was directed by Rafael Conde.
Who stars in Zé?
The principal cast of Zé includes Caio Horowicz, Eduarda Fernandes, Samantha Jones, Rafael Protzner, Yara de Novaes.
When was Zé released and how long is it?
Zé was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.