Cafundó
Synopsis
Cafundó is a 35 mm color film which blends fact with fiction in the life of João de Camargo, a former black slave (1858-1942, Sorocaba, Brazil) who, in his old age, works miracles and devotes himself to assisting others in order to attain his freedom. João de Camargo represents the genesis of religious and cultural syncretism in Brazil.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Roxbury)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paulo Betti, Clovis Bueno
- Screenplay & Story
- Clovis Bueno, Paulo Betti
- Original Score
- André Abujamra
- Original Title
- Cafundó
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- LAZ Audiovisual, Prole de Adão Produções Artísticas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paulo Betti, Clovis Bueno
Clovis Bueno, Paulo Betti
André Abujamra
José Roberto Eliezer
Sérgio Mekler
Virginia W. Moraes, Paulo Betti, R.A. Gennaro
Department Leadership Roster
Clovis Bueno
Writer
Paulo Betti
Director
Paulo Betti
Writer
Clovis Bueno
Director
José Roberto Eliezer
Director of Photography
Virginia W. Moraes
Producer
Paulo Betti
Producer
Sérgio Mekler
Editor
Bia Salgado
Costume Design
R.A. Gennaro
Producer
Marcelo Siqueira
Visual Effects Supervisor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cafundó.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cafundó
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cafundó about?
Cafundó is a 35 mm color film which blends fact with fiction in the life of João de Camargo, a former black slave (1858-1942, Sorocaba, Brazil) who, in his old age, works miracles and devotes himself to assisting others in order to attain his freedom. João de Camargo represents the genesis of religious and cultural syncretism in Brazil.
Who directed Cafundó?
Cafundó was directed by Paulo Betti, Clovis Bueno.
Who stars in Cafundó?
The principal cast of Cafundó includes Lázaro Ramos, Leona Cavalli, Leandro Firmino, Alexandre Rodrigues, Ernani Moraes.
When was Cafundó released and how long is it?
Cafundó was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Cafundó?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cafundó was composed by André Abujamra.