Cafundó (2005)

5.5/10 102 min Drama History Documentary War

Overview

Cafundó is a 35 mm color film which blends fact with fiction in the life of João de Camargo, a former black slave (1858-1942, Sorocaba, Brazil) who, in his old age, works miracles and devotes himself to assisting others in order to attain his freedom. João de Camargo represents the genesis of religious and cultural syncretism in Brazil.

Cast

Lázaro Ramos

João de Camargo

Leona Cavalli

Rosário

Leandro Firmino

Cirino

Alexandre Rodrigues

Natalino (adult)

Ernani Moraes

Coronel João Justino

Luís Melo

Monsignor João Soares

Renato Consorte

Minister

Francisco Cuoco

Bishop

Abrahão Farc

Judge

Flávio Bauraqui

Exu

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