Madame Satã
2002·Movie·
·1h 45min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint
A story inspired by the life of one of the most remarkable figures in Brazilian popular culture, João Francisco dos Santos (1900-1976). In turn, bandit, transvestite, street fighter, brothel cook, convict and father to seven adopted children, dos Santos – better known as Madame Satã – was also a notorious gay performer who pushed social boundaries in a volatile time.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersSurvivalFreedom Vs. ControlThe Human ConditionIdentity CrisisOvercoming Prejudice
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersSocial Boundaries PushTransvestite LifestyleBiographical NarrativeGender Identity ExplorationPersonal StrugglesStreet FightingPrison ExperienceParenting Journey
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Karim Aïnouz, Walter Carvalho
Written by:
Karim Aïnouz, Marcelo Gomes, Mauricio Zacharias
Produced by:
Mauricio Andrade Ramos, Donald Ranvaud, Philip Brooks
Composed by:
Marcos Suzano, Sacha Amback
Cast
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