Black God, White Devil

Black God, White Devil

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Release Date

3/13/1964

Runtime

120 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

Portuguese

Budget

-

Revenue

$3,200

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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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