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Baptism of Blood

2007Movie1 h 50 min

DramaThriller
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A tense, moving thriller movie about history and politics.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

In São Paulo, in the late 1960s, the convent of the Dominican friars became a trench of resistance to the military dictatorship that governs Brazil. Moved by Christian ideals, frets Betto, Oswaldo, Fernando, Ivo and Tito came to support the guerrilla group Ação Libertadora Nacional, commanded by Carlos Marighella.

Feels like

  • Historical Political Drama
  • Dictatorship Resistance
  • Faith & Activism
  • Brazilian History
  • Intense & Somber
  • Biographical Account
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Guerrilla Warfare Themes
  • Socially Conscious

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Helvécio Ratton
Written by
Dani Patarra, Frei Betto, Helvécio Ratton
Produced by
Simone de Magalhães Matos, Helvécio Ratton
Music by
Marco Antônio Guimarães

Everyone

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Facts

April 20, 2007 · 1 h 50 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 20, 2007
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Drama, History
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Brazil
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

All for Nothing, Chummy Commies, Cold-Blooded Torture +7

  • All for Nothing
  • Chummy Commies
  • Cold-Blooded Torture
  • Downer Ending
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Fan Disservice
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • The Heavy
  • Turbulent Priest
  • Historical Beauty Upgrade

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Baptism of Blood?"

Questions about Baptism of Blood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Baptism of Blood?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Baptism of Blood worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Baptism of Blood plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Baptism of Blood in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.