Madame Satã
“Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint”
CrimeDramaRomanceHistory
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.
VIBE
A raw, yet tender portrait of a life lived on the fringes. It's a vibrant, defiant journey through a tumultuous era, exploring the resilience of the human spirit against societal pressures. Expect a deeply human and unforgettable experience.
grittydefiantmelancholicvibrantintimatesteadyneo-realistcharacter studyperiod dramaarthouseidentitysurvivalfound familysocial defiancemarginalization
drag queentransvestitegay interestabandoned childlgbt interest
