Madame Satã
"Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint"
Originally released in 2002. Madame Satã is a crime/drama film. directed by Karim Aïnouz.
Starring Lázaro Ramos, Marcélia Cartaxo, and Flávio Bauraqui
Synopsis
In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, João Francisco dos Santos is several things — son of slaves, ex-convict, thug, homosexual and adopted father for a number of pariahs. João expresses himself on the stage of a cabaret as Madame Satã.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (79 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Wild Bunch
- VideoFilmes
- Dominant 7
- Lumière
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madame Satã about?
In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, João Francisco dos Santos is several things — son of slaves, ex-convict, thug, homosexual and adopted father for a number of pariahs. João express...
Who directed Madame Satã?
Madame Satã was directed by Karim Aïnouz.
How long is Madame Satã?
Madame Satã has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Madame Satã released?
Madame Satã was released on October 3, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Madame Satã?
The main cast of Madame Satã includes Lázaro Ramos, Marcélia Cartaxo, Flávio Bauraqui, Renata Sorrah, Fellipe Marques.