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Kuarup

1989 · 119 min

A slow, serious journey into the Amazon, watching a man leave one world for another and reckon with what he finds.

Directed by
Ruy Guerra
Overview
This epic Brazilian film was based on the equally epic novel by Antonio Callado. Set between 1954 and 1964, the film's focus is the saga of Jesuit priest Nando. Fed up with civilization, he ventures deep into Amazon country to live with and work among the Xingu Indians.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Faith, identity, isolation, colonialism
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance2
    Tension4
    Darkness5
    Complexity7
    Emotional weight7

    Cast

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    Details

    Directed by
    Ruy Guerra
    Written by
    Rudi Lagemann, Ruy Guerra
    Starring
    Taumaturgo Ferreira, Fernanda Torres, Cláudio Mamberti, Umberto Magnani, Ewerton de Castro, Roberto Bonfim, Cláudia Raia, André Ceccato
    Music
    Egberto Gismonti
    Cinematography
    Edgar Moura
    Runtime
    119 min
    Country
    Brazil

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