Malês

Original Title: Malês

Release year: 2024

Genre: Drama

Portuguese with English Subtitles

CREDITS

Directed by: Antonio Pitanga

Cast: Antonio Pitanga, Rocco Pitanga, Camila Pitanga, Patricia Pillar

SYNOPSIS

Malês is a powerful story of resilience and courage set against the vibrant backdrop of Salvador in 1835. Torn from their homeland in Africa during their wedding ceremony, two young Muslims are enslaved in Brazil. Separated by a cruel fate, they struggle to survive and find one another again as they become caught up in the largest enslaved uprising in Brazilian history: the Malê Revolt.

Awards and festivals:

28th Paris Brazilian Film Festival - Winner: Best Picture (Audience Award)