Storyline
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
Pacífico Licutan
Lead
Camila Pitanga
Sabina
Rocco Pitanga
Dassalu
Rodrigo de Odé
Ahuna
Patricia Pillar
Mamãe
Samira Carvalho
Abayome
Edvana Carvalho
Iyá Nassô
Wilson Rabelo
Dandará
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Antônio Pitanga's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Malês is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
