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A Matadeira

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1994-01-02
16m
PT
Released
Casa de Cinema de Porto Alegre

About

Canudos was a small village in northeastern Brazil, founded by the messianic leader Antônio Conselheiro and massacred by a powerful army until the death of the last of its 30,000 inhabitants, on October 5, 1897. The film tells the story of the Canudos massacre from an English cannon, nicknamed by the backlands people "A Matadeira", which was transported by twenty teams of oxen through the backlands to fire a single shot.

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About A Matadeira

Canudos was a small village in northeastern Brazil, founded by the messianic leader Antônio Conselheiro and massacred by a powerful army until the death of the last of its 30,000 inhabitants, on October 5, 1897. The film tells the story of the Canudos massacre from an English cannon, nicknamed by the backlands people "A Matadeira", which was transported by twenty teams of oxen through the backlands to fire a single shot. Running 16 minutes.

A Matadeira Cast and Characters

The cast features Pedro Cardoso, Antônio Carlos Falcão, Ben Berardi, Carlos Palombini, and David Camargo. Their performances are a major reason A Matadeira has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching A Matadeira

There's a reason A Matadeira keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy Portuguese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is A Matadeira?

A Matadeira runs for 16 minutes (about 0.3 hour).

Is A Matadeira good? What's the rating?

A Matadeira holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 2 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of A Matadeira?

The main cast includes Pedro Cardoso, Antônio Carlos Falcão, Ben Berardi, and Carlos Palombini, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is A Matadeira available in Portuguese?

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When was A Matadeira released?

A Matadeira was released in 1994.

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What is A Matadeira about?

A Matadeira is a Documentary/War film. Canudos was a small village in northeastern Brazil, founded by the messianic leader Antônio Conselheiro and massacred by a powerful army until the death of the last of its 30,000 inhabitants, on October 5, 1897. The film tells the story of the Canudos massacre from an English cannon, nicknamed by the backlands people "A Matadeira", which was transported by twenty teams of oxen through the backlands to fire a single shot.

When was A Matadeira released?

A Matadeira was released on January 2, 1994. It has a runtime of 16m. The film was produced by Casa de Cinema de Porto Alegre.

Who stars in A Matadeira?

A Matadeira stars Pedro Cardoso, Antônio Carlos Falcão, Ben Berardi and Carlos Palombini. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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