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A Marcha

1972 · 114 min

A solemn, slow historical drama that carries the weight of struggle and defiance with earnest gravity.

Directed by
Oswaldo Sampaio
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Pelé, Paulo Goulart, Nicette Bruno
Overview
A large protest march of escaped slaves is an episode in the history of Chico Bondade and Boaventura, who had already become legendary for their difficult and daring missions.

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Directed by
Oswaldo Sampaio
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Pelé, Paulo Goulart, Nicette Bruno
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • freedom
  • survival
  • justice
  • rebellion
  • power
Places
  • countryside
  • road trip
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror1
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Genres
drama, history
Directed by
Oswaldo Sampaio
Written by
Oswaldo Sampaio
Starring
Pelé, Paulo Goulart, Nicette Bruno, José Policena, Lola Brah, Ruthinéa de Moraes, Goulart de Andrade, Rodolfo Mayer
Cinematography
Robert Huke
Runtime
114 min
Country
Brazil
Languages
Portuguese

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