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The Angel Was Born (1969)

The Angel Was Born (1969)

Drama Crime

A milestone of the Brazilian marginal cinema

Release Date: 1969, February 12
Directors: Júlio Bressane
Countries: Brazil
Production: Julio Bressane Produções Cinematográficas
Cast: Richard Nixon, Milton Gonçalves, Hugo Carvana, Maria Gladys, Norma Bengell, Guará Rodrigues

Overview:

Santamaria and Urtigo are two bandits on the run, one is white, the other black. Santamaria is a mystical visionary and believes in the imminent coming of a purifying angel. Urtiga, his inseparable companion, is a simple-minded and ingenious man who follows Santamaria around and participates in the crimes he commits. The two bandits take over a house after kidnapping its owner and his girlfriend.

Keywords:

violence gun violence hopeless black and white killing avant-garde low budget social critique home invasion domestic violence experimental extreme sadism brutal murder simple brazilian society hard to watch meaningless violence júlio bressane unprovoked violence