Malês

movie

Based on historical facts, the film portrays the largest slave rebellion in Brazilian history, the Malê Revolt. The uprising mobilized the black population in the streets of Salvador against slavery in 1835. After the failure of the revolt, the protesters were harshly punished and repression against black people in Brazil increased.

Cast & crew

Antônio Pitanga · Bukassa Kabengele · Camila Pitanga · Edvana Carvalho · Patricia Pillar · Rocco Pitanga · Rodrigo dos Santos · Samira Carvalho · Thiago Justino · Wilson Rabelo · Manuela Dias

Studios & networks

Gangazumba Produções · Globo Filmes · Obá Cacauê Produções · Petrobras · RioFilme · Tambellini Filmes