The Battle of Canudos (1997)

Average Score: 6.7 (rated by 34 viewers)

Overview

At the end of the 19th century, a poor family comes to the rural Canudos, a community led by Antônio Conselheiro, seen by many as a holy prophet. Their ways bother the powerful people of the region, and the newly founded Republic sends their army to destroy the settlement, which culminates in one of the bloodiest wars in the history of Brazil.

Genres

War, History, Drama

Additional info

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