
Egungun
Synopsis
On the island of Itaparica, Bahia, a community of Nagô descendants has been recreating the customs and values of African and Brazilian ancestors for 200 years, living off fishing and harvesting fruits in a space that is being occupied by the real estate industry and tourism.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Brajsblat
- Screenplay & Story
- Juana Elbein dos Santos
- Original Title
- Egungun
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Brajsblat
Juana Elbein dos Santos
Edson Santos
Carlos Brajsblat
Juana Elbein dos Santos
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Brajsblat
Director
Edson Santos
Director of Photography
Carlos Brajsblat
Editor
Juana Elbein dos Santos
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Egungun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Egungun about?
On the island of Itaparica, Bahia, a community of Nagô descendants has been recreating the customs and values of African and Brazilian ancestors for 200 years, living off fishing and harvesting fruits in a space that is being occupied by the real estate industry and tourism.
Who directed Egungun?
Egungun was directed by Carlos Brajsblat.
Who stars in Egungun?
The principal cast of Egungun includes Not specified.
When was Egungun released and how long is it?
Egungun was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
