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Madame Satã

Where:

🇧🇷 Brazil

When:

The 1930s

Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint — A story inspired by the life of one of the most remarkable figures in Brazilian popular culture, João Francisco dos Santos (1900-1976). In turn, bandit, transvestite, street fighter, brothel cook, convict and father to seven adopted children, dos Santos – better known as Madame Satã – was also a notorious gay performer who pushed social boundaries in a volatile time.

Released in 2002 — 100 minutes

Genres:

Drama Crime Music Romance

Language:

Portuguese