Cruz e Sousa - The Banished Poet (1999)

10.0/10 86 min Drama

Overview

Poet Cruz e Souza was a black man, born in the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil, where the majority of the population are blonde. He was also poor and fell a prey to the racism of his time. Died young, at 37, and dragged the great love of his life, Gavíria, into a path of great suffering.

Cast

Kadu Carneiro

Cruz e Sousa

Maria Ceiça

Gavita

Dani Ornellas

Pedra Antióquia

Léa Garcia

Mãe de Cruz e Sousa

Guilherme Weber

Nestor Vitor

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