The Battle of Canudos (1997)

The bloodiest war in the History of Brazil

At the end of the 19th century, a poor family comes to the rural Canudos, a community led by Antônio Conselheiro, seen by many as a holy prophet. Their ways bother the powerful people of the region, and the newly founded Republic sends their army to destroy the settlement, which culminates in one of the bloodiest wars in the history of Brazil.

Year1997

Budget6000000$

Runtime170 min

GenresWarHistoryDrama

Production countriesBrazil

Production companies

Columbia TriStar Filmes do Brasil

Columbia Pictures do Brasil

The Battle of Canudos

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