The Battle of Canudos (1997-10-03)
The bloodiest war in the History of Brazil
Overview
At the end of the 19th century, a poor family comes to the rural Canudos, a community led by Antônio Conselheiro, seen by many as a holy prophet. Their ways bother the powerful people of the region, and the newly founded Republic sends their army to destroy the settlement, which culminates in one of the bloodiest wars in the history of Brazil.
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Status: Released
Release Date: 1997-10-03
Runtime: 2h 50m
Director: Sérgio Rezende
Writer: Paulo Halm, Sérgio Rezende
