Pitanga (2016)
This documentary investigates the aesthetic, political and existential trajectory of emblematic Black Brazilian actor Antônio Pitanga. His career spans over five decades, and he has worked with iconic Brazilian filmmakers Glauber Rocha, Cacá Diegues and Walter Lima Jr. He was a prominent figurehead and outspoken activist during the Brazilian dictatorship, a period of unrest in Brazilian cinema. "Pitanga" deep dives into the world of Antônio and the history of Brazil. The documentary was directed by his daughter Camila Pitanga, one of widely recognised faces in Brazilian television and cinema right now. The film is also a poem, and a tender ode to fatherhood.
Director: Camila Pitanga, Beto Brant
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: September 23, 2016
Cast
- Antônio Pitanga - Self
- Camila Pitanga - Self
- Rocco Pitanga - Self
- Roque Araújo - Self
- Luiz Carlos Maciel - Self
- Caetano Veloso - Self
- Maria Bethânia - Self
- Maria Creuza - Self
- Capinan - Self
- Léa Garcia - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Leonardo Maestrelli
Editing: Juliana Munhoz
Production: Drama Filmes, Globo Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Camila Pitanga, Beto Brant
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pitanga about?
- This documentary investigates the aesthetic, political and existential trajectory of emblematic Black Brazilian actor Antônio Pitanga. His career spans over five decades, and he has worked with iconic Brazilian filmmakers Glauber Rocha, Cacá Diegues and Walter Lima Jr. He was a prominent figurehead and outspoken activist during the Brazilian dictatorship, a period of unrest in Brazilian cinema. "Pitanga" deep dives into the world of Antônio and the history of Brazil. The documentary was directed by his daughter Camila Pitanga, one of widely recognised faces in Brazilian television and cinema right now. The film is also a poem, and a tender ode to fatherhood.
- Who directed Pitanga?
- Pitanga was directed by Camila Pitanga, Beto Brant.
- Who stars in Pitanga?
- Pitanga stars Antônio Pitanga, Camila Pitanga, Rocco Pitanga, Roque Araújo, Luiz Carlos Maciel, Caetano Veloso.
- How long is Pitanga?
- Pitanga has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Pitanga?
- Pitanga is a Documentary film.
- Where was Pitanga produced?
- Pitanga was produced in Brazil.