Xica

"Move over Evita, it’s Xica’s time now!"

1976 1h 57m PT

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★7.0TMDB · 22

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Synopsis

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The romanced story of Xica da Silva, a slave that used her "feminine atributes" in order to get power.

“Move over Evita, it’s Xica’s time now!”

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Cast

Zezé Motta
Xica da Silva
Walmor Chagas
Comendador João Fernandes
Altair Lima
Intendente
Elke Maravilha
Hortência
Stepan Nercessian
José
Rodolfo Arena
Sargento-Mor
José Wilker
Conde Valadares
Marcus Vinícius
Teodoro

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Carlos Diegues
Writers: Carlos Diegues, Antonio Callado
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil

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ERA

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50 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Carlos Diegues, shot by José Medeiros. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jorge Ben Jor. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Mair Tavares shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Zezé Motta and Walmor Chagas and Altair Lima carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Move over Evita, it’s Xica’s time now!".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0078512 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 22 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

MoodPlayr · trivia#08

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The take

Carlos Diegues directs. José Medeiros behind the camera. Jorge Ben Jor scores. Mair Tavares cuts. Produced in Brazil. Dialogue in Portuguese.

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Things worth knowing

150 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Carlos Diegues, shot by José Medeiros. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Jorge Ben Jor. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Mair Tavares shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Zezé Motta and Walmor Chagas and Altair Lima carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Move over Evita, it’s Xica’s time now!".
7IMDB entry: tt0078512 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 22 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.