Hans Staden
“There comes our food, bouncing along”
Synopsis
On the eve of his return to Europe after an extended involuntary stay in 16th-century Brazil, the German sailor Hans Staden is captured by a hostile cannibal Indian tribe. In order to survive he tries to convince the Indians that he is not Portuguese (their enemies) but a friend of the French (their allies), and that his God would be very angry if they were to eat him.
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Hans Staden Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luiz Alberto Pereira
- Screenplay & Story
- Luiz Alberto Pereira, Hans Staden
- Original Score
- Lelo Nazario, Marlui Miranda
- Original Title
- Hans Staden
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luiz Alberto Pereira
Luiz Alberto Pereira, Hans Staden
Lelo Nazario, Marlui Miranda
Uli Burtin
Verônica Kovensky
Department Leadership Roster
Luiz Alberto Pereira
Director
Luiz Alberto Pereira
Writer
Hans Staden
Writer
Uli Burtin
Director of Photography
Verônica Kovensky
Editor
Lelo Nazario
Original Music Composer
Marlui Miranda
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hans Staden
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What is Hans Staden about?
On the eve of his return to Europe after an extended involuntary stay in 16th-century Brazil, the German sailor Hans Staden is captured by a hostile cannibal Indian tribe. In order to survive he tries to convince the Indians that he is not Portuguese (their enemies) but a friend of the French (their allies), and that his God would be very angry if they were to eat him.
Who directed Hans Staden?
Hans Staden was directed by Luiz Alberto Pereira.
Who stars in Hans Staden?
The principal cast of Hans Staden includes Carlos Evelyn, Ariana Messias, Darci Figueiredo, Beto Simas, Milton de Almeida.
When was Hans Staden released and how long is it?
Hans Staden was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Hans Staden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hans Staden was composed by Lelo Nazario, Marlui Miranda.
Is Hans Staden based on a book or true story?
Hans Staden is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Staden".