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  • A Matadeira (1994)
  • Short | 16 min | Short, History, War
A Matadeira (1994)
Short | 16 min | Short, History, War

The historical conflict of Canudos is told by Pedro Cardoso, who plays five different characters. Going from a teacher to historical characters, the actor shares an overview of the battle between religious leader Antonio Conselheiro and ...See moreThe historical conflict of Canudos is told by Pedro Cardoso, who plays five different characters. Going from a teacher to historical characters, the actor shares an overview of the battle between religious leader Antonio Conselheiro and the army forces sent by president Prudente de Moraes to fight the peasant rebels in the 1890's. Written by Rodrigo Amaro See less
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Director
Writers
Jorge Furtado (screenplay) | Euclides da Cunha | Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (poem: A Grande Máquina)
Composer
Leo Henkin (as Léo Henkin)
Cinematographer
Casting Director
Cynthia Caprara (casting producer)
Production Designers
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14 cast members
Name Known for
Pedro Cardoso
Professor / Prudente de Morais / Inlander / Antônio Conselheiro / Preacher Professor / Prudente de Morais / Inlander / Antônio Conselheiro / Preacher   See fewer
Lisa Becker
Narration (voice) Narration (voice)   See fewer
Régius Brandão
Sobrevivente (credit only) Sobrevivente (credit only)   See fewer
Carlos Cunha
Narration (voice) (as Carlos Cunha Filho) Narration (voice) (as Carlos Cunha Filho)   See fewer
Antônio Carlos Falcão
Maria Xana / Narrator (as Antônio C. Falcão) Maria Xana / Narrator (as Antônio C. Falcão)   See fewer
Débora Finocchiaro
Brasilina; Inlander (as Débora Finochiaro) Brasilina; Inlander (as Débora Finochiaro)   See fewer
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