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The Age of the Earth

63% | Nov 17, 1980 | Drama, Horror, Fantasy, History

Drawing inspiration from a poem penned by Castro Alves, this film vividly captures the political, cultural, and intellectual climate of Brazil during the late 1970s. At its core, the story revolves around four distinctive embodiments of Christ's image: a black man, a soldier, an Indian, and a guerrilla fighter. These courageous individuals, hailed as the harbingers of doom in the tupiniquim lands, valiantly combat the insatiable avarice and oppressive "civilizing" brutality propagated by the formidable John Brahms—a foreign exploiter devoid of morals.

Featured Crew

Glauber Rocha
Director
Roberto Pires
Director of Photography

Cast

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Antônio Pitanga
Cristo Negro
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Tarcísio Meira
Cristo Conquistador
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Jece Valadão
Cristo Pescador
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Geraldo del Rey
Cristo Guerrilheiro

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