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Plot: Zé is a very poor man from the Brazilian countryside. His most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he wi...( read more read more... )ll carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church in the state capital. Upon the recover of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he came to know the context of Zé's promise.

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  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    October 1, 2008
    Grande direção e roteiro, que parte de uma proposta simples para fazer uma complexa e profunda abordagem sobre a organização da sociedade brasileira.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    December 28, 2007
    Por mais insensível que seja o espectador, não tem como não sentir toda a variedade de emoções que o filme passa.
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    MCT:
    April 28, 2007
    This movie was prominently profiled at the "Brazil: Body and Soul" exhibit at the NYC Guggenheim in 2003 (this exhibit is in the top 5 grossing exhibit for the Guggenheim). It is a classic piece of Brazilian cinema exploring the culture, religion and psychology of Brazil.

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