Gregório de Mattos

Gregório de Mattos

2003 · 65 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, History

The life of irreverent poet Gregório de Mattos, who lived in Bahia, Brazil, in the 17th century. Nicknamed Mouth of Hell, he used his transgressive poetry against the élite of the time.

Directed by Ana Carolina · Written by Ana Carolina

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