Pitanga
Overview
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.
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Crew
- Directors
- Beto Brant, Camila Pitanga
- Writers
- José Carlos Avellar, Marçal Aquino, Camila Pitanga, Xarlô, Beto Brant
- Producers
- Beto Brant, Renato Ciasca
- Production
- Drama Filmes, Globo Filmes
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pitanga rated?
Pitanga has an audience rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 5 votes.
Who directed Pitanga?
Pitanga was directed by Beto Brant, Camila Pitanga.
When was Pitanga released?
Pitanga was released in 2016.