Captains of the Sands

Captains of the Sands

2011 · 96 min · PT · 6.5 (30 votes)
Dir. Cecília Amado · Starring Jean Luís Amorim, Ana Graciela, Robério Lima, Israel Gouvêia, Paulo Abade, Jordan Mateus · Music Carlinhos Brown
AdventureDrama

About the life and adventures of a gang of abandoned street kids known as "Capitães da Areia" (Captains of the Sands), in Salvador, Bahia, during the 1950s.

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A raw, poignant look at street kids navigating a harsh world with fierce loyalty. It's a story of survival and stolen youth, set against the vibrant backdrop of 1950s Bahia, brimming with both hardship and fleeting moments of joy.

grittymelancholicrebelliousyearningsteadysocial realismperiod dramaBrazilian cinemachildhoodpovertyfriendshipsurvival
woman director
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