Quilombo
Synopsis
Quilombo dos Palmares was a real-life democratic society, created in Brazil in the 17th century. This incredibly elaborate (and surprisingly little-known) film traces the origins of Quilombo, which began as a community of freed slaves. The colony becomes a safe harbor for other outcasts of the world, including Indians and Jews. Ganga Zumba (Toni Tornado) becomes president of Quilombo, the first freely elected leader in the Western Hemisphere. Naturally, the ruling Portuguese want to subjugate Zumba and his followers, but the Quilombians are ready for their would-be oppressors. The end of this Brave New World is not pleasant, but the followers of Zumba and his ideals take to the hills, where they honor his memory to this day. Writer/director Carlos Diegues takes every available opportunity to compare the rise and fall of Quilombo with the state of affairs in modern-day Brazil.
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Tony Tornado
Ganga Zumba
Antônio Pompêo
Zumbi
Zezé Motta
Dandara
Maurício do Valle
Domingos Jorge Velho
Grande Otelo
Babá
Zózimo Bulbul
Stone Man
Milton Gonçalves
Daniel Filho
Fernão Carrilho
Vera Fischer
Ana de Ferro
Carlos Kroeber
Tourinho
Antônio Pitanga
Acaiuba
Ruy Polanah
Navarro
Jofre Soares
Canindé
Thelma Reston
Mrs. Olímpia
Kim Negro
Man of Corn
Chico Diaz
Anunciação
Léa Garcia
Emmanuel Cavalcanti
Lins
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 27, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Diegues
- Screenplay & Story
- João Felício dos Santos, Carlos Diegues
- Original Score
- Waly Salomão, Gilberto Gil
- Original Title
- Quilombo
- Country of Origin
- France, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, CDK, Embrafilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Diegues
João Felício dos Santos, Carlos Diegues
Waly Salomão, Gilberto Gil
Lauro Escorel
Mair Tavares
Marco Altberg, Carlos Diegues, Augusto Arraes
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Diegues
Director
Mair Tavares
Editor
Carlos Diegues
Writer
Carlos Diegues
Producer
Waly Salomão
Original Music Composer
Luiz Carlos Ripper
Costume Design
Lauro Escorel
Director of Photography
Augusto Arraes
Producer
Gilberto Gil
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quilombo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Quilombo about?
Quilombo dos Palmares was a real-life democratic society, created in Brazil in the 17th century. This incredibly elaborate (and surprisingly little-known) film traces the origins of Quilombo, which began as a community of freed slaves. The colony becomes a safe harbor for other outcasts of the world, including Indians and Jews. Ganga Zumba (Toni Tornado) becomes president of Quilombo, the first freely elected leader in the Western Hemisphere. Naturally, the ruling Portuguese want to subjugate Zumba and his followers, but the Quilombians are ready for their would-be oppressors. The end of this Brave New World is not pleasant, but the followers of Zumba and his ideals take to the hills, where they honor his memory to this day. Writer/director Carlos Diegues takes every available opportunity to compare the rise and fall of Quilombo with the state of affairs in modern-day Brazil.
Who directed Quilombo?
Quilombo was directed by Carlos Diegues.
Who stars in Quilombo?
The principal cast of Quilombo includes Tony Tornado, Antônio Pompêo, Zezé Motta, Maurício do Valle, Grande Otelo.
When was Quilombo released and how long is it?
Quilombo was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Quilombo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Quilombo was composed by Waly Salomão, Gilberto Gil.
Is Quilombo based on a book or true story?
Quilombo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "João Felício dos Santos".