The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga
2011 · 1h 50m · N/A
Adventure, Drama, Western
Directed by
Vinicius Coimbra
Overview
Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of Augusto Matraga, a bankrupt and violent farmer who lives above the Law in Minas Gerais' hinterland. During a difficult time, he finds himself in the middle of a trap that nearly kills him. Born again, Matraga resorts to faith and hard work in the pursuit of redemption. Years later, he arrives at the village reigned by the hinterland's ruler and his thugs. This new friendship will challenge his destiny. Inside Matraga, the Saint and the Warrior will duel until his time comes.
Director and cast
- Vinicius Coimbra Director
- João Miguel as Augusto Matraga
- José Wilker as Joãozinho Bem-Bem
- Chico Anysio as Major Consilva
- Irandhir Santos as Quim
- Ivan de Almeida as Serapião
- Teca Pereira as Quitéria
- José Dumont as Padre Zequiel
- Júlio Andrade as Flosino Capeta
- Rômulo Braga as Juruminho
- Vanessa Gerbelli as Dionora
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