Madame Satã (film)
Encyclopedia
Madame Satã is a 2002
Brazilian
-French
drama film
directed by Karim Aïnouz
. It tells the story of Madame Satã
and premiere
d in the Un Certain Regard
section at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival
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2002 in film
The year 2002 in film involved some significant events. The first significant releases of sequels took place between The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Men in Black II, Analyze That, Spy Kids 2: The Island of...
Brazilian
Cinema of Brazil
Brazilian cinema was introduced early in the 20th century but took some time to consolidate itself as a popular form of entertainment. The film industry of Brazil has gone through periods of ups and downs, a reflection of its dependency on State funding and incentives.- Early days :A couple of...
-French
Cinema of France
The Cinema of France comprises the art of film and creative movies made within the nation of France or by French filmmakers abroad.France is the birthplace of cinema and was responsible for many of its early significant contributions. Several important cinematic movements, including the Nouvelle...
drama film
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
directed by Karim Aïnouz
Karim Aïnouz
Karim Aïnouz is a film director.-Filmography:* 2006 - O Céu de Suely , 35mm, color, 88 min.* 2002 - Madame Satã, 35mm, color, 105 min....
. It tells the story of Madame Satã
Madame Satã
João Francisco dos Santos , also known as the infamous drag performer and capoeirista Madame Satã , was born into a family of ex-slaves in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil...
and premiere
Premiere
A premiere is generally "a first performance". This can refer to plays, films, television programs, operas, symphonies, ballets and so on. Premieres for theatrical, musical and other cultural presentations can become extravagant affairs, attracting large numbers of socialites and much media...
d in the Un Certain Regard
Un Certain Regard
Un Certain Regard is a section of the Cannes Film Festival's Official Selection. It is run at the Salle Debussy, parallel to the competition for the Palme d'Or.This section was introduced in 1978 by Gilles Jacob...
section at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival
2002 Cannes Film Festival
The 2002 Cannes Film Festival started on 15 May and ran until 26 May. The Palme d'Or went to the Polish-French-German-British co-produced film The Pianist directed by Roman Polanski.-Jury:* David Lynch * Sharon Stone* Michelle Yeoh...
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Cast
- Lázaro RamosLázaro RamosLuís Lázaro Sacramento Ramos is an Emmy Award-nominated Brazilian actor. He started his acting career with the Flock of Olodum Theater group, in Salvador, and is best known for his portrayal of João Francisco dos Santos in the 2002 film Madame Satã...
- João Francisco dos Santos / Madame Satã - Marcelia CartaxoMarcélia CartaxoMarcélia Cartaxo is a Brazilian actress. She has appeared in over 30 films and television shows since 1985. She won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the 36th Berlin International Film Festival for her role in Hour of the Star....
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