In the Brazilian countryside, poor sharecroppers join a messianic group led by Joaquim, who believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. Gaining power over the peasants, he begins to persecute those who do not pay absolute obeisance.
21st May 1965
61 years ago
1 hour 40 minutes
Finishes at 6:04am
1 win & 1 nomination
7/10
57%
64%
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