The Film Catalogue
Brazilian Western

Brazilian Western

Alternate Titles: Faroeste Caboclo

Drama, Western | Portuguese | 108 minutes

Company

Barry Company


Trailer

barrycompany.com.br/en/projects/brazilian-western/


Synopsis

Based on Renato Russo’s song, the movie narrates the story of João do Santo Cristo, a man from the countryside who moves to Brasília and ends up involved with drug dealing. As he gets more engaged to the life of crime, he falls in love and meets up with his biggest enemy.

Over 1 million theatrical viewers

Winner of 7 awards at 13th Brazilian Cinema Grand Prix, including Best Picture

Screened at festivals such as: Toronto, Zurich, Stockholm, Miami, Huelva, Dallas and Shanghai

Theatrical release in the USA in 2014

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Completion Year

2014


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