Currently censored in Brazil, Marighella is a new Brazilian action drama set in 1969 based on the life of Afro-Brazilian politician and guerrilla fighter Carlos Marighella. Facing a violent military dictatorship and with little support from a timid opposition, writer-turned-politician Carlos Marighella organizes a resistance movement. Alongside revolutionaries 30 years younger than him and willing to fight, the revolutionary leader opts for action. The film is adapted from the biography Marighella - O Guerrilheiro que Incendiou o Mundo, by Mario Magalhaes. Brazilian musical artist, songwriter, and actor Seu Jorge plays Carlos Marighella.
“Brazilian drama Marighella is an urgent film in its commitment and cinematic intensity, and it could hardly be more timely.” ~ Screendaily
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- Year2019
- Runtime155 minutes
- LanguagePortuguese, English subtitles
- CountryBrazil
- DirectorWagner Moura
Currently censored in Brazil, Marighella is a new Brazilian action drama set in 1969 based on the life of Afro-Brazilian politician and guerrilla fighter Carlos Marighella. Facing a violent military dictatorship and with little support from a timid opposition, writer-turned-politician Carlos Marighella organizes a resistance movement. Alongside revolutionaries 30 years younger than him and willing to fight, the revolutionary leader opts for action. The film is adapted from the biography Marighella - O Guerrilheiro que Incendiou o Mundo, by Mario Magalhaes. Brazilian musical artist, songwriter, and actor Seu Jorge plays Carlos Marighella.
“Brazilian drama Marighella is an urgent film in its commitment and cinematic intensity, and it could hardly be more timely.” ~ Screendaily
This content can only be viewed in Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana & Kentucky.
- Year2019
- Runtime155 minutes
- LanguagePortuguese, English subtitles
- CountryBrazil
- DirectorWagner Moura