Iracema
Originally released in 1976. Iracema is a drama film. directed by Jorge Bodanzky.
Starring Edna de Cássia, Paulo César Peréio, and Conceição Senna
Synopsis
A girl from the countryside goes to the city of Belém to take part in the Círio de Nazaré celebrations. Led to prostitution, she wishes to move to the wealthiest Southeast region of Brazil. In a dance club, she meets a truck driver that transports wood. Dreaming with the big city, she asks for a ride, and the two begin a journey through the Trans-Amazon road. In tension with the Brazilian military authorities of the time, the film registers several aspects of the Amazon social tragedy – forest fires, slave work and child prostitution. Awarded in several international festivals, the film was forbidden by the Brazilian censorship. It was only released years later, winning the Brasília Film Festival in 1981.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (26 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- ZDF
- Stopfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iracema about?
A girl from the countryside goes to the city of Belém to take part in the Círio de Nazaré celebrations. Led to prostitution, she wishes to move to the wealthiest Southeast region of Brazil. In a...
Who directed Iracema?
Iracema was directed by Jorge Bodanzky.
How long is Iracema?
Iracema has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Iracema released?
Iracema was released on June 2, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Iracema?
The main cast of Iracema includes Edna de Cássia, Paulo César Peréio, Conceição Senna, Rose Rodrigues, Fernando Neves.