Where to Watch Quilombo (1984) in the US

What it's about

Palmares is a 17th-century quilombo, a settlement of escaped slaves in northeast Brazil. In 1650, plantation slaves revolt and head for the mountains where they find others led by the aged seer, Acotirene. She anoints one who becomes Ganga Zumba, a legendary king. For years, his warriors hold off Portuguese raiders; then he agrees to leave the mountains in exchange for reservation land and peace. It's a mistake. Zumbi, a warrior whose mother was killed by Portuguese and who spent 15 years with the Whites, stays in the mountains to lead Palmares. In 1694, the Portuguese import a ruthless captain from São Paulo to lead an assault on the free Blacks. Can Zumbi keep Palmares free?

Cast and crew

Director

Carlos Diegues

Writer

Carlos Diegues, João Felicio dos Santos, Décio Freitas

Starring

Bené Batista, Jonas Bloch, Zózimo Bulbul

Details

Release date

Mar 28, 1986

Language

Portuguese

Country

Brazil, France

Awards

1 nomination

Where to Watch Quilombo (1984) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Quilombo in the United States?

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Can I watch Quilombo for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).