Azougue Nazareth (2019)
Strange things start to happen as Maracatu carnival season begins
No measure of hellfire preaching can quell the boisterous and bawdy passions of Maracatu, an Afro-Brazilian burlesque carnival tradition with roots in slavery that takes place in the northeast state of Pernambuco. As the Falstaffian character Tiao, Valmir do Coco leads a nonprofessional cast of authentic Maracatu practitioners in a tale told through dance, music, and the supernatural, set in the sugarcane fields outside Recife.
Director: Tiago Melo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: November 14, 2019
Cast
- Valmir do Côco - Catita
- Joana Gatis - Darlene
- Mestre Barachinha - Pastor
- Mohana Uchôa - Tita
- Edilson Silva - Ítalo
- Dona Biu - Madrinha do Maracatu
- Zé de Carro - Presidente do Maracatu
- Mestre João Paulo - Mestre na praça
- Mestre José Joaquim - Mestre na praça
- Amaro Vieira - Chaveiro Dell
Screenplay
- Tiago Melo (Screenplay)
- Jeronimo Lemos (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Gustavo Pessoa
Editing: André Sampaio
Production: Lucinda Films
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
pernambuco, maracatu
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Azougue Nazareth about?
- No measure of hellfire preaching can quell the boisterous and bawdy passions of Maracatu, an Afro-Brazilian burlesque carnival tradition with roots in slavery that takes place in the northeast state of Pernambuco. As the Falstaffian character Tiao, Valmir do Coco leads a nonprofessional cast of authentic Maracatu practitioners in a tale told through dance, music, and the supernatural, set in the sugarcane fields outside Recife.
- Who directed Azougue Nazareth?
- Azougue Nazareth was directed by Tiago Melo.
- Who stars in Azougue Nazareth?
- Azougue Nazareth stars Valmir do Côco, Joana Gatis, Mestre Barachinha, Mohana Uchôa, Edilson Silva, Dona Biu.
- How long is Azougue Nazareth?
- Azougue Nazareth has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Azougue Nazareth?
- Azougue Nazareth is a Drama film.
- Where was Azougue Nazareth produced?
- Azougue Nazareth was produced in Brazil.