A Matadeira movie poster

A Matadeira

January 2, 1994 0h 16m 6.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 1994. A Matadeira is a documentary/war film. directed by Jorge Furtado. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Pedro Cardoso, Antônio Carlos Falcão, and Ben Berardi

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 1994 32 years ago
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Runtime 0h 16m 16 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (1 votes)
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Brazil Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • Casa de Cinema de Porto Alegre

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Matadeira 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 O...

Who directed A Matadeira?

A Matadeira was directed by Jorge Furtado.

How long is A Matadeira?

A Matadeira has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).

When was A Matadeira released?

A Matadeira was released on January 2, 1994 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Matadeira?

The main cast of A Matadeira includes Pedro Cardoso, Antônio Carlos Falcão, Ben Berardi, Carlos Palombini, David Camargo.