Dry Ground Burning
Mato Seco em Chamas
Synopsis
Just released from prison, Léa returns home to the Brasilia favela of Sol Nascente and joins up with her half-sister Chitara, the fearless leader of an all-female gang that steals and refines oil from underground pipes and sells gasoline to a clandestine network of motorcyclists. Living in constant opposition to Jair Bolsonaro’s fiercely authoritarian and militarized government, Chitara’s women claim the streets for themselves as a declaration of radical political resistance on behalf of ex-cons and the oppressed.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
9º Mostra de Cinema de Gostoso
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adirley Queirós, Joana Pimenta
- Screenplay & Story
- Adirley Queirós, Joana Pimenta
- Original Title
- Mato Seco em Chamas
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Portugal, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Production Studios
- Cinco da Norte, Terratreme Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adirley Queirós, Joana Pimenta
Adirley Queirós, Joana Pimenta
Joana Pimenta
Cristina Amaral
Adirley Queirós, Simone Gonçalves
Department Leadership Roster
Adirley Queirós
Writer
Joana Pimenta
Writer
Adirley Queirós
Director
Joana Pimenta
Director
Adirley Queirós
Producer
Joana Pimenta
Director of Photography
Denise Vieira
Production Design
Cristina Amaral
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dry Ground Burning
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What is Dry Ground Burning about?
Just released from prison, Léa returns home to the Brasilia favela of Sol Nascente and joins up with her half-sister Chitara, the fearless leader of an all-female gang that steals and refines oil from underground pipes and sells gasoline to a clandestine network of motorcyclists. Living in constant opposition to Jair Bolsonaro’s fiercely authoritarian and militarized government, Chitara’s women claim the streets for themselves as a declaration of radical political resistance on behalf of ex-cons and the oppressed.
Who directed Dry Ground Burning?
Dry Ground Burning was directed by Adirley Queirós, Joana Pimenta.
Who stars in Dry Ground Burning?
The principal cast of Dry Ground Burning includes Léa Alves da Silva, Joana Darc Furtado, Andreia Vieira, Gleide Firmino, Mara Alves.
When was Dry Ground Burning released and how long is it?
Dry Ground Burning was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 33m.