Jangada
Synopsis
Freely inspired by the story of the Ceará native, jangada (traditional fishing boat) leader and abolitionist Francisco José do Nascimento, known as "Dragon of The Sea," who instigated strikes against slavery in the early 1880s. The film is set among the jangada fishermen, on the beaches and dunes of Fortaleza at the end of the 19th century, and narrates the struggle waged against the slave system.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raul Roulien
- Screenplay & Story
- Rachel de Queiroz
- Original Title
- Jangada
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- No Language, Portuguese
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raul Roulien
Rachel de Queiroz
Department Leadership Roster
Raul Roulien
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jangada.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jangada
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jangada about?
Freely inspired by the story of the Ceará native, jangada (traditional fishing boat) leader and abolitionist Francisco José do Nascimento, known as "Dragon of The Sea," who instigated strikes against slavery in the early 1880s. The film is set among the jangada fishermen, on the beaches and dunes of Fortaleza at the end of the 19th century, and narrates the struggle waged against the slave system.
Who directed Jangada?
Jangada was directed by Raul Roulien.
Who stars in Jangada?
The principal cast of Jangada includes Not specified.
When was Jangada released and how long is it?
Jangada was released in 1947 with a total runtime of Unknown.