A Matadeira
Synopsis
Canudos was a small village in northeastern Brazil, founded by the messianic leader Antônio Conselheiro and massacred by a powerful army until the death of the last of its 30,000 inhabitants, on October 5, 1897. The film tells the story of the Canudos massacre from an English cannon, nicknamed by the backlands people "A Matadeira", which was transported by twenty teams of oxen through the backlands to fire a single shot.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorge Furtado
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Furtado
- Original Score
- Leo Henkin
- Original Title
- A Matadeira
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Casa de Cinema de Porto Alegre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge Furtado
Jorge Furtado
Leo Henkin
Alex Sernambi
Giba Assis Brasil
Nora Goulart
Department Leadership Roster
Jorge Furtado
Director
Jorge Furtado
Screenplay
Alex Sernambi
Director of Photography
Giba Assis Brasil
Editor
Rosângela Cortinhas
Costume Design
Flávia Aguiar
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Matadeira.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Matadeira
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Matadeira about?
Canudos was a small village in northeastern Brazil, founded by the messianic leader Antônio Conselheiro and massacred by a powerful army until the death of the last of its 30,000 inhabitants, on October 5, 1897. The film tells the story of the Canudos massacre from an English cannon, nicknamed by the backlands people "A Matadeira", which was transported by twenty teams of oxen through the backlands to fire a single shot.
Who directed A Matadeira?
A Matadeira was directed by Jorge Furtado.
Who stars in A Matadeira?
The principal cast of A Matadeira includes Pedro Cardoso, Antônio Carlos Falcão, Ben Berardi, Carlos Palombini, David Camargo.
When was A Matadeira released and how long is it?
A Matadeira was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for A Matadeira?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Matadeira was composed by Leo Henkin.