Madame Satã
“Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint”
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In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, João Francisco dos Santos is several things — son of slaves, ex-convict, thug, homosexual and adopted father for a number of pariahs. João expresses himself on the stage of a cabaret as Madame Satã.
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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.
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