Joaquim (2017)

7.0/10 • 97 min • Drama History

Overview

Brazil, 18th century. The colony of Portugal endures a decline in gold production. A Portuguese minority rules over a corrupt and autocratic society. Joaquim is an efficient soldier, famous for capturing gold smugglers. While waiting for his promotion to Lieutenant, he leaves for a risky mission in search of new gold mines - the only way to buy the freedom of Blackie, a slave he is in love with. Inspired by the true story of Tiradentes, the first leader of the Brazilian revolutionary movement.

Cast

Júlio Machado

Joaquim José da Silva Xavier

Isabél Zuaa

Preta

Rômulo Braga

Januário

Nuno Lopes

Matias

Welket Bungué

João

Diogo Dória

Verwalter

Eduardo Moreira

Poeta

Miguel Pinheiro

Manoel

Renato Macedo

Tenente

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