Where to Watch Madame Satã (2002) in the US

What it's about

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. The story begins in 1932, in Rio de Janeiro's bohemian Lapa district, when João Francisco is about to achieve his dream: becoming a stage star. In the sordid yet lively world of Lapa--populated by pimps, prostitutes and other denizens of Rio's underworld--João battles the streets and presides over a surrogate family that includes the charming prostitute Laurita, and her baby daughter whom everyone dotes on; the flamboyant hustler Taboo; João's teenage lover, Renatinho; and Amador, the owner of the Blue Danube club which is their second home. It is at the Blue Danube that street tough João begins to sing, and the mythic drag artiste Madam Satã is born.

Cast and crew

Director

Karim Aïnouz

Writer

Karim Aïnouz, Marcelo Gomes, Sergio Machado

Starring

Lázaro Ramos, Marcélia Cartaxo, Flavio Bauraqui

Details

Release date

Nov 8, 2002

Language

Portuguese

Country

Brazil, France

Box office

$198,309

Awards

28 wins & 26 nominations total

Where to Watch Madame Satã (2002) in the US — common questions

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