The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga (2011)
Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of Augusto Matraga, a bankrupt and violent farmer who lives above the Law in Minas Gerais' hinterland. During a difficult time, he finds himself in the middle of a trap that nearly kills him. Born again, Matraga resorts to faith and hard work in the pursuit of redemption. Years later, he arrives at the village reigned by the hinterland's ruler and his thugs. This new friendship will challenge his destiny. Inside Matraga, the Saint and the Warrior will duel until his time comes.
Director:
Vinicius Coimbra
Writers:
Vinicius Coimbra, Manuela Dias.
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João Miguel as Augusto Matraga |
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José Wilker as Joãozinho Bem-Bem |
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Chico Anysio as Major Consilva |
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Irandhir Santos as Quim |
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Ivan de Almeida as Serapião |
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Teca Pereira as Quitéria |
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José Dumont as Padre Zequiel |
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Júlio Andrade as Flosino Capeta |
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Rômulo Braga as Juruminho |
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Vanessa Gerbelli as Dionora |
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Werner Schünemann as Ovídio Moura |
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Gorete Milagres as Sariema |
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Vinícius de Oliveira as Josias |
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Claudio Jaborandy as Seu Turíbio |
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Odilon Esteves as Josué |
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Alexandre Zacchia as Dalberto |
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Hortência Maia as Rapariga |
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Melissa Isabele as Mimita (8 anos) |
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Antônio Petrin as Tio Ofeliano |
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Admilson Conceição as Rufino |
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João Dinico as Julião |
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Francisco Maier de Carvalho as Matraga Menino |
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Geraldo Ribeiro as Eloiton |
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Nilson Cândido as Genésio |
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Glicério Rosário as Zaferino |
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Canarinho as Cego Repentista |
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Paulo Davi as Jagunço |
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Tay Lopez as Capanga Major Consilva 1 |
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Samuel de Paula as Capanga Major Consilva 3 |
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Aristótenes Wegner as Capanga Major Consilva 2 |
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Samuel Souza as Capanga Major Consilva 4 |
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Weverton Barbosa as Capanga Major Consilva 5 |
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Wellinton Gomes as Capanga Major Consilva 6 |
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José Luís Pinto as Capanga Major Consilva 7 |
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Giovane José Pacheco as Capanga Major Consilva 8 |
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Tino Gomes as Tião da Tereza |
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Antônio Fernandes Godinho as Romualdo |
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Carolina França as Mimita (14 anos) |
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Tito Coimbra as Filho de Dinorá |
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Paulo André as Capiau Valente |
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Peninha as Dionísio Ferreira |
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Walmir da Silva as Negro Tim |
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Weldes Espingarda as Cabeça-chata |
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Ailton de Jesus Grizante as Goiano |
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Juventino Pericles as Baiano |
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Antonio Carlos Fernandes as Mineiro |
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Iamí Rane as Angélica |
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Nivaldo Pedrosa as Homem Leilão 1 |
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Jonielson Ribeiro de Souza as Homem Leilão 2 |
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Reinaldo Santos as Capanga Bem-Bem 1 |
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Antonio Carlos Silvano as Capanga Bem-Bem 2 |
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Genivaldo Erasmo as Capanga Bem-Bem 3 |
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Renato Machado as Capanga Bem-Bem 4 |
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Pil as Capanga Bem-Bem 5 |
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Paula Tolentino as Mulher da Estrada |
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Chico Aníbal as Morador |
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Evill Rebouças as Orósio |
| Writing | Guimarães Rosa | Original Story |
| Directing | Vinicius Coimbra | Director |
| Writing | Vinicius Coimbra | Screenplay |
| Writing | Manuela Dias | Screenplay |