Iracema (1976)

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A girl from the countryside goes to the city of Belém to take part in the Círio de Nazaré celebrations. Led to prostitution, she wishes to move to the wealthiest Southeast region of Brazil. In a dance club, she meets a truck driver that transports wood. Dreaming with the big city, she asks for a ride, and the two begin a journey through the Trans-Amazon road. In tension with the Brazilian military authorities of the time, the film registers several aspects of the Amazon social tragedy – forest fires, slave work and child prostitution. Awarded in several international festivals, the film was forbidden by the Brazilian censorship. It was only released years later, winning the Brasília Film Festival in 1981.

Director: Jorge Bodanzky, Orlando Senna
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Achim Tappen
Cinematography: Jorge Bodanzky
Editing: Jorge Bodanzky, Eva Grundman
Production: ZDF, Stopfilm
Country: Brazil, Germany
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Themes

Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

amazon rainforest, poverty, prostitution, truck driver, road movie, wood

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iracema about?
A girl from the countryside goes to the city of Belém to take part in the Círio de Nazaré celebrations. Led to prostitution, she wishes to move to the wealthiest Southeast region of Brazil. In a dance club, she meets a truck driver that transports wood. Dreaming with the big city, she asks for a ride, and the two begin a journey through the Trans-Amazon road. In tension with the Brazilian military authorities of the time, the film registers several aspects of the Amazon social tragedy – forest fires, slave work and child prostitution. Awarded in several international festivals, the film was forbidden by the Brazilian censorship. It was only released years later, winning the Brasília Film Festival in 1981.
Who directed Iracema?
Iracema was directed by Jorge Bodanzky, Orlando Senna.
Who stars in Iracema?
Iracema stars Edna de Cássia, Paulo César Peréio, Conceição Senna, Rose Rodrigues, Fernando Neves, Sidnei Piñon.
How long is Iracema?
Iracema has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Iracema?
Iracema is a Drama film.
Where was Iracema produced?
Iracema was produced in Brazil, Germany.
What are the themes of Iracema?
The themes of Iracema include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.