Madame Satã
“Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint”
Synopsis
In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, João Francisco dos Santos is several things — son of slaves, ex-convict, thug, homosexual and adopted father for a number of pariahs. João expresses himself on the stage of a cabaret as Madame Satã.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karim Aïnouz
- Screenplay & Story
- Karim Aïnouz, Marcelo Gomes, Sérgio Machado, Mauricio Zacharias
- Original Score
- Sacha Amback, Marcos Suzano
- Original Title
- Madame Satã
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, France
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- VideoFilmes, Wild Bunch, Lumière, Dominant 7
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karim Aïnouz
Karim Aïnouz, Marcelo Gomes, Sérgio Machado, Mauricio Zacharias
Sacha Amback, Marcos Suzano
Walter Carvalho
Isabela Monteiro de Castro
Marc Beauchamps, Isabel Diegues, Vincent Maraval, Mauricio Andrade Ramos, Donald Ranvaud
Department Leadership Roster
Karim Aïnouz
Director
Marc Beauchamps
Producer
Isabel Diegues
Producer
Vincent Maraval
Producer
Mauricio Andrade Ramos
Producer
Donald Ranvaud
Producer
Juliette Renaud
Producer
Sacha Amback
Original Music Composer
Marcos Suzano
Original Music Composer
Isabela Monteiro de Castro
Editor
Marcos Pedroso
Production Design
Rita Murtinho
Costume Design
Walter Carvalho
Director of Photography
Karim Aïnouz
Writer
Marcelo Gomes
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madame Satã
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Madame Satã about?
In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, João Francisco dos Santos is several things — son of slaves, ex-convict, thug, homosexual and adopted father for a number of pariahs. João expresses himself on the stage of a cabaret as Madame Satã.
Who directed Madame Satã?
Madame Satã was directed by Karim Aïnouz.
Who stars in Madame Satã?
The principal cast of Madame Satã includes Lázaro Ramos, Marcélia Cartaxo, Flávio Bauraqui, Renata Sorrah, Fellipe Marques.
When was Madame Satã released and how long is it?
Madame Satã was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Madame Satã?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madame Satã was composed by Sacha Amback, Marcos Suzano.