Hans Staden (1999)

6.6/10 • 92 min • Drama History

Overview

On the eve of his return to Europe after an extended involuntary stay in 16th-century Brazil, the German sailor Hans Staden is captured by a hostile cannibal Indian tribe. In order to survive he tries to convince the Indians that he is not Portuguese (their enemies) but a friend of the French (their allies), and that his God would be very angry if they were to eat him.

Cast

Beto Simas

Stênio Garcia

Sérgio Mamberti

Cláudia Liz

Hissa de Urkiola

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