Movie Description

Madame Satã

(2002)

Overview

In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, João Francisco dos Santos is several things — son of slaves, ex-convict, thug, homosexual and adopted father for a number of pariahs. João expresses himself on the stage of a cabaret as Madame Satã.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleMadame Satã

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2002-10-03

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 45m

Production CompaniesWild Bunch,VideoFilmes,Dominant 7,Lumière

Genres

  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • History