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O Caldeirão da Santa Cruz do Deserto

O Caldeirão da Santa Cruz do Deserto

1987 · 77 min · Documentary

Rescue historic community of Caldeirão, devout religious movement led by José Lourenço, who organized a camp in primitive socialist mold. The community was destroyed by police from Ceará and bombing by planes, leaving more than a thousand peasants killed. Through testimonies and symbols of popular culture, the film is a reflection on the power, freedom, and struggle for land.

Directed by Rosemberg Cariry · Written by Firmino Holanda

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