O Caldeirão da Santa Cruz do Deserto (1987)
Rescue historic community of Caldeirão, devout religious movement led by José Lourenço, who organized a camp in primitive socialist mold. The community was destroyed by police from Ceará and bombing by planes, leaving more than a thousand peasants killed. Through testimonies and symbols of popular culture, the film is a reflection on the power, freedom, and struggle for land.
Director: Rosemberg Cariry
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Jorgeh Ramos as Narrador |
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Patativa do Assaré as Ele mesmo |
| Directing | Rosemberg Cariry | Director |
| Writing | Firmino Holanda | Writer |
| Writing | Rosemberg Cariry | Writer |