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: Oct 03, 2002
Runtime: 105 minutes
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, History
Stars: Lázaro Ramos, Marcélia Cartaxo, Flávio Bauraqui, Renata Sorrah, Fellipe Marques, Emiliano Queiroz
Crew: Karim Aïnouz (Director), Rita Murtinho (Costume Design), Waldir Xavier (Sound Editor), Todd Haynes (Thanks), Mauricio Andrade Ramos (Producer), Marcos Pedroso (Production Design)