Baptism of Blood
ThrillerDramaHistory
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.
VIBE
This film feels like a righteous, gritty struggle against overwhelming odds. It's a somber, intense look at faith fueling resistance during a dark historical period, with a steady, determined pace.
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