Canta Maria
Synopsis
After her parents were killed by a troupe of soldiers in search of Lampião, an outlaw living in Northeastern Brazil, Maria marries Filipe, a horse whisperer. But his nephew Coriolano soon develops an attraction for Maria, while a jealous Filipe decides to break his marriage and sends Maria away.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francisco Ramalho Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Francisco Ramalho Jr., Francisco J. C. Dantas
- Original Score
- Dimi Kireeff
- Original Title
- Canta Maria
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Ramalho Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francisco Ramalho Jr.
Francisco Ramalho Jr., Francisco J. C. Dantas
Dimi Kireeff
Lúcio Kodato
Manga Campion
Francisco Ramalho Jr., Marcelo Torres
Department Leadership Roster
Francisco Ramalho Jr.
Director
Francisco Ramalho Jr.
Writer
Francisco Ramalho Jr.
Producer
Valeria Stefani
Costume Design
Manga Campion
Editor
Lúcio Kodato
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Canta Maria.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canta Maria
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Canta Maria about?
After her parents were killed by a troupe of soldiers in search of Lampião, an outlaw living in Northeastern Brazil, Maria marries Filipe, a horse whisperer. But his nephew Coriolano soon develops an attraction for Maria, while a jealous Filipe decides to break his marriage and sends Maria away.
Who directed Canta Maria?
Canta Maria was directed by Francisco Ramalho Jr..
Who stars in Canta Maria?
The principal cast of Canta Maria includes Vanessa Giácomo, Marco Ricca, José Wilker, Francisco Carvalho, Eliete Cigarini.
When was Canta Maria released and how long is it?
Canta Maria was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Canta Maria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Canta Maria was composed by Dimi Kireeff.
Is Canta Maria based on a book or true story?
Canta Maria is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Francisco J. C. Dantas".