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Word and Utopia (2000)
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Original name: Palavra e Utopia
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Spain, Italy, France, Brazil, Portugal
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
The story of Father Antonio Vieira, a 17th-century Portuguese priest who lived in Brazil and worked for better treatment of the Indians and to abolish slavery.
Style:
serious, period piece, historical drama, thought provoking, captivating, disturbing, philosophical, reflective, art house
Plot:
liberation theology, biopic, political intrigue, slavery, latin american history, catholic, social justice, religious, priest, historical figure, fighting the system, society, social problems, fight for justice, utopia, catholic church, missionary, jesuit, idealism, character study, ancient, racism, racial discrimination, christian, brazilian history ...
Time:
17th century, ancient times
Place:
portugal, brazil
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Style:
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