The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga

7.9 / 10

(10 votes)

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.

Country:

Brazil

Genre:

Drama,

Adventure,

Western

Duration:

110 minutes

Year:

2011

Director:

Vinicius Coimbra

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Company:

Pródigo Filmes

Cast:
João Miguel

Augusto Matraga

José Wilker

Joãozinho Bem-Bem

Chico Anysio

Major Consilva

Irandhir Santos

Quim

Ivan de Almeida

Serapião

Crew:
Guimarães Rosa

Original Story

Vinicius Coimbra

Director

Vinicius Coimbra

Screenplay

Manuela Dias

Screenplay