Dry Ground Burning (2023)
Just released from prison, Léa returns home to the Brasilia favela of Sol Nascente and joins up with her half-sister Chitara, the fearless leader of an all-female gang that steals and refines oil from underground pipes and sells gasoline to a clandestine network of motorcyclists. Living in constant opposition to Jair Bolsonaro’s fiercely authoritarian and militarized government, Chitara’s women claim the streets for themselves as a declaration of radical political resistance on behalf of ex-cons and the oppressed.
Director: Joana Pimenta, Adirley Queirós
Genre: Drama, Crime, Documentary
Runtime: 153 min
Release Date: February 23, 2023
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Joana Pimenta
Editing: Cristina Amaral
Production: Cinco da Norte, Terratreme Filmes
Country: Brazil, Portugal, United States of America
Language: Português, English
Original Language: pt
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dry Ground Burning about?
- Just released from prison, Léa returns home to the Brasilia favela of Sol Nascente and joins up with her half-sister Chitara, the fearless leader of an all-female gang that steals and refines oil from underground pipes and sells gasoline to a clandestine network of motorcyclists. Living in constant opposition to Jair Bolsonaro’s fiercely authoritarian and militarized government, Chitara’s women claim the streets for themselves as a declaration of radical political resistance on behalf of ex-cons and the oppressed.
- Who directed Dry Ground Burning?
- Dry Ground Burning was directed by Joana Pimenta, Adirley Queirós.
- Who stars in Dry Ground Burning?
- Dry Ground Burning stars Léa Alves da Silva, Joana Darc Furtado, Andreia Vieira, Gleide Firmino, Mara Alves, Débora Alencar.
- How long is Dry Ground Burning?
- Dry Ground Burning has a runtime of 2h 33m (153 minutes).
- What genre is Dry Ground Burning?
- Dry Ground Burning is a Drama, Crime, Documentary film.
- Where was Dry Ground Burning produced?
- Dry Ground Burning was produced in Brazil, Portugal, United States of America.