Malês movie poster

Malês

October 2, 2025 1h 53m 8.1/10 (6 votes)

Released just last year. Malês is a history/drama film. directed by Antônio Pitanga.

Starring Antônio Pitanga, Camila Pitanga, and Rocco Pitanga

Synopsis

Based on historical facts, the film portrays the largest slave rebellion in Brazilian history, the Malê Revolt. The uprising mobilized the black population in the streets of Salvador against slavery in 1835. After the failure of the revolt, the protesters were harshly punished and repression against black people in Brazil increased.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 2, 2025 3 months ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
User Rating 8.1/10 Excellent (6 votes)
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Brazil Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • Tambellini Filmes
  • Globo Filmes
  • Obá Cacauê Produções
  • Gangazumba Produções
  • RioFilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malês about?

Based on historical facts, the film portrays the largest slave rebellion in Brazilian history, the Malê Revolt. The uprising mobilized the black population in the streets of Salvador against slave...

Who directed Malês?

Malês was directed by Antônio Pitanga.

How long is Malês?

Malês has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was Malês released?

Malês was released on October 2, 2025 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Malês?

The main cast of Malês includes Antônio Pitanga, Camila Pitanga, Rocco Pitanga, Rodrigo dos Santos, Patricia Pillar.