
Black God, White Devil
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Release Date
3/13/1964Runtime
120 minsOverview
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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A rawly visceral descent into a lawless hinterland where two fugitives are systematically entrapped by charismatic figures wielding spiritual and physical tyranny. Shot with avant-garde intensity, it's a fever dream of desperation rather than a conventional narrative.
Mood
Dread-soakedClaustrophobicBleakTense
Themes
SurvivalFaithPowerCorruptionComing apart
Tone
Operatic
Pacing
Propulsive
Look
HandheldHigh-contrastDocumentary-like
Structure
Linear
Heads up
Graphic violence
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