Cutting Heads
Cabezas cortadas
“A revolutionary parable by Glauber rocha”
Synopsis
In a castle, somewhere in the Thirld World, Diaz is delirious, dreaming of the power he had in Eldorado, while oppressing the indians, workers and peasants. He is well aware of the menace his old victims represent, while a miracle-making shepherd fascinates and frightens him. Diaz finds a countrywoman, symbol of purity, and prepares a ceremony in his castle resembling his own funeral.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glauber Rocha
- Screenplay & Story
- Augusto M. Torres, Josefa Pruna
- Original Title
- Cabezas cortadas
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Filmscontacto, Mapa Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glauber Rocha
Augusto M. Torres, Josefa Pruna, Glauber Rocha, Ricardo Muñoz Suay
Eduardo Escorel
Ricardo Muñoz Suay, Pedro Fages, Juan Palomeras
Department Leadership Roster
Glauber Rocha
Director
Augusto M. Torres
Screenplay
Josefa Pruna
Screenplay
Eduardo Escorel
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What is Cutting Heads about?
In a castle, somewhere in the Thirld World, Diaz is delirious, dreaming of the power he had in Eldorado, while oppressing the indians, workers and peasants. He is well aware of the menace his old victims represent, while a miracle-making shepherd fascinates and frightens him. Diaz finds a countrywoman, symbol of purity, and prepares a ceremony in his castle resembling his own funeral.
Who directed Cutting Heads?
Cutting Heads was directed by Glauber Rocha.
Who stars in Cutting Heads?
The principal cast of Cutting Heads includes Francisco Rabal, Pierre Clémenti, Marta May, Rosa Maria Penna, Emma Cohen.
When was Cutting Heads released and how long is it?
Cutting Heads was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.