Emiliano Queiroz, Felipe Marques, Flavio Bauraqui
A story inspired by the life of one of the most remarkable figures in Brazilian popular culture, João Francisco dos Santos (1900-1976). In turn, bandit, transvestite, street fighter, brothel cook, con...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 13, 2004
Stats: 72 reviews
Very gritty film that takes place in the 1930's about João Francisco dos Santos, the legendary Brazilian cross gender dresser, pimp, loving father, outlaw and local hero who became Rio De Janeiro's Queen Of Carnaval in the 40's until his death in the 70's. The gay sex is very ra...( read more)
lazaro ramos was fantastic as the kickass carnival queen. a really passionate, energetic and colorful film yet not at all what you'd expect from a transvestite's biopic
Edgy, psychologically clever film, great actors. I like the choice of period (before he became famous, in 30's Rio), Lazaro Ramos is superb. Very intense and recommendable film.
Can a gay guy be a true queen and tough motherfucker? Joao is that guy! This movie is based on a true story that took place in Lapa, Brazil in the 1930's. This movie is fantastically dark with tons of layers. The script was the only thing lacking, but the scenery and acting makes...( read more)
The visuals are stunning, but the film fails for something that is unfortunately becoming a tradition in Brazilian cinema: the lack of a consistent script. Too much responsibility is left on the actors' shoulders, as if they were the ones who were supposed to make the film work,...( read more)
Direção de arte primorosa, fotografia perfeita e uma atuação memorável do Lazaro Ramos
Densa y violenta. Me gusta la inserción de la tradición oral con las historias que cuenta el personaje principal
If we never really understand Joao, there is another problem with the character, and that is: He isn't very nice. I refer not to his crimes, but to the way he treats those who care for him. full review
As a celebration of a figure who fashioned his own identity from pieces of pop culture and street poetry, from song and fashion and fury, it's memorable. full review
This board looks lonely. Be the first to talk about "Madame Satã" !
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