Pitanga
Synopsis
This documentary investigates the aesthetic, political and existential trajectory of emblematic Black Brazilian actor Antônio Pitanga. His career spans over five decades, and he has worked with iconic Brazilian filmmakers Glauber Rocha, Cacá Diegues and Walter Lima Jr. He was a prominent figurehead and outspoken activist during the Brazilian dictatorship, a period of unrest in Brazilian cinema. "Pitanga" deep dives into the world of Antônio and the history of Brazil. The documentary was directed by his daughter Camila Pitanga, one of widely recognised faces in Brazilian television and cinema right now. The film is also a poem, and a tender ode to fatherhood.
Top Cast
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Antônio Pitanga
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Camila Pitanga
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Rocco Pitanga
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Roque Araújo
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Luiz Carlos Maciel
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Caetano Veloso
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Maria Bethânia
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Maria Creuza
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Capinan
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Léa Garcia
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Carlos Diegues
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Sérgio Ricardo
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Othon Bastos
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Ítala Nandi
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José Celso Martinez Corrêa
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Selma Egrei
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Gésio Amadeu
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Zezé Motta
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Beto Brant, Camila Pitanga
- Screenplay & Story
- Beto Brant, Marçal Aquino, Juliana Munhoz, José Carlos Avellar, Camila Pitanga, Xarlô
- Original Title
- Pitanga
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Drama Filmes, Globo Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Beto Brant, Camila Pitanga
Beto Brant, Marçal Aquino, Juliana Munhoz, José Carlos Avellar, Camila Pitanga, Xarlô
Leonardo Maestrelli
Juliana Munhoz
Renato Ciasca, Beto Brant
Department Leadership Roster
Beto Brant
Writer
Juliana Munhoz
Editor
Marçal Aquino
Writer
Juliana Munhoz
Writer
José Carlos Avellar
Writer
Camila Pitanga
Writer
Xarlô
Writer
Leonardo Maestrelli
Director of Photography
Renato Ciasca
Producer
Beto Brant
Producer
Beto Brant
Director
Camila Pitanga
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pitanga.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pitanga
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What is Pitanga about?
This documentary investigates the aesthetic, political and existential trajectory of emblematic Black Brazilian actor Antônio Pitanga. His career spans over five decades, and he has worked with iconic Brazilian filmmakers Glauber Rocha, Cacá Diegues and Walter Lima Jr. He was a prominent figurehead and outspoken activist during the Brazilian dictatorship, a period of unrest in Brazilian cinema. "Pitanga" deep dives into the world of Antônio and the history of Brazil. The documentary was directed by his daughter Camila Pitanga, one of widely recognised faces in Brazilian television and cinema right now. The film is also a poem, and a tender ode to fatherhood.
Who directed Pitanga?
Pitanga was directed by Beto Brant, Camila Pitanga.
Who stars in Pitanga?
The principal cast of Pitanga includes Antônio Pitanga, Camila Pitanga, Rocco Pitanga, Roque Araújo, Luiz Carlos Maciel.
When was Pitanga released and how long is it?
Pitanga was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.