The film is narrated by Riobaldo, who takes us into his life as a gunman and shares his experiences and conflicts. Throughout the plot, he becomes involved with several charismatic groups and leaders, including the feared Hermógenes. Riobaldo's heart is won by Diadorim, a brave and mysterious young man who becomes the love of his life. Through Riobaldo's narrative, the author explores the complexities of the human soul, delving into the duality between good and evil. Adaptation of the acclaimed masterpiece "Grande Sertão: Veredas", written by Guimarães Rosa.
Cinematography
The sertão becomes a character: vast, merciless, beautiful.
Acting
Caio Blat carries decades of longing in his weathered face.
Writing
Adapting untranslatable genius—bold, if imperfect.
Director
Bia Lessa
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Guimarães Rosa's original novel has never been fully translated into English; translators have called it 'untranslatable' due to its invented Portuguese dialect.
Luiza Lemmertz playing Diadorim continues a Brazilian tradition of women portraying the character, including in the legendary 1967 TV adaptation—preserving the androgynous mystery while making it explicitly queer.
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