The Devil to Pay in the Backlands (2023)
The film is narrated by Riobaldo, who takes us into his life as a gunman and shares his experiences and conflicts. Throughout the plot, he becomes involved with several charismatic groups and leaders, including the feared Hermógenes. Riobaldo's heart is won by Diadorim, a brave and mysterious young man who becomes the love of his life. Through Riobaldo's narrative, the author explores the complexities of the human soul, delving into the duality between good and evil. Adaptation of the acclaimed masterpiece "Grande Sertão: Veredas", written by Guimarães Rosa.
Director:
Bia Lessa
Writer:
Bia Lessa
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Caio Blat as Riobaldo |
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Luiza Lemmertz as Diadorim |
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Luisa Arraes as Nhorinhá / Riobaldo (jovem) |
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Leonardo Miggiorin as Zé Bebelo |
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José Maria Rodrigues as Medeiro Vaz / Hermógenes |
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Lucas Oranmian as Joca Ramiro / Marcelino Pampa |
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Balbino Daniel de Paula (Pai Balbino) as |
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Daniel Passi as |
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Clara Lessa as Otacília |
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Elias de Castro as |
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Amadeu Jr. as Jagunço |
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Warner Borges as Jagunço |
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Ray Farias as Jagunço |
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Wallace Ferreira as Jagunço |
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Fernando Kahn as Jagunço |
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Jorge Maricato as Jagunço |
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Fabrizzio Nascioli as Jagunço |
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Vinícius Oliveira as Jagunço |
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Dante Passarelli as Jagunço |
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Dante Passarelli as Jagunço |
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Humberto Rametta as Jagunço |
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Irail Rezende as Jagunço |
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Victor Silveira as Jagunço |
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Rayanderson Carvalho as |
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Felipe Lima as |
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Wes Machado as |
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Pedro Philippe as |
| Writing | Guimarães Rosa | Original Story |
| Directing | Bia Lessa | Director |
| Writing | Bia Lessa | Screenplay |
| Production | Lucas Arruda | Producer |
| Camera | José Roberto Eliezer | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Renata Catharino | Editor |
| Sound | O Grivo | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Sérgio Mekler | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Silvia Leblanc | Costume Design |
| Art | Toni Vanzolini | Art Direction |
| Sound | Egberto Gismonti | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Bia Lessa | Producer |