Black God, White Devil
Deus e o Diabo na Terra do Sol
“Here’s my gun to stop the poor from starving”
Synopsis
Wanted for killing his boss, Manuel flees with his wife Rosa to the sertão, the barren landscape of Northern Brazil. Thrust into a primordial violent region, Manuel and Rosa come under the influence and control of a series of frightening figures.
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BLACK GOD, WHITE DEVIL - 4K Restoration TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival（4K RESTORATION）
Festival / Special Debut
November 17, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 16, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glauber Rocha
- Screenplay & Story
- Glauber Rocha, Paulo Gil Soares, Walter Lima Jr.
- Original Score
- Sérgio Ricardo
- Original Title
- Deus e o Diabo na Terra do Sol
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3K
- Production Studios
- Copacabana Filmes, Luiz Augusto Mendes Produções Cinematográficas, Banco Nacional de Minas Gerais, Banco Nacional
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glauber Rocha
Glauber Rocha, Paulo Gil Soares, Walter Lima Jr.
Sérgio Ricardo
Waldemar Lima
Rafael Justo Valverde
Luiz Paulino dos Santos, Luiz Augusto Mendes
Department Leadership Roster
Glauber Rocha
Writer
Paulo Gil Soares
Writer
Glauber Rocha
Director
Walter Lima Jr.
Writer
Luiz Paulino dos Santos
Producer
Luiz Augusto Mendes
Producer
Paulo Gil Soares
Costume Design
Rafael Justo Valverde
Editor
Waldemar Lima
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black God, White Devil
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What is Black God, White Devil about?
Wanted for killing his boss, Manuel flees with his wife Rosa to the sertão, the barren landscape of Northern Brazil. Thrust into a primordial violent region, Manuel and Rosa come under the influence and control of a series of frightening figures.
Who directed Black God, White Devil?
Black God, White Devil was directed by Glauber Rocha.
Who stars in Black God, White Devil?
The principal cast of Black God, White Devil includes Geraldo del Rey, Yoná Magalhães, Othon Bastos, Sonia dos Humildes, Maurício do Valle.
When was Black God, White Devil released and how long is it?
Black God, White Devil was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
How much did Black God, White Devil make at the box office?
Black God, White Devil grossed $3K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Black God, White Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black God, White Devil was composed by Sérgio Ricardo.