O Homem Que Enfrentou Lampião com uma Câmera
FilmDecember 20, 2017Élcio Braga

O Homem Que Enfrentou Lampião com uma Câmera

This documentary tells the story of traveling salesman Benjamin Abrahão Calil Botto. He followed a trail of horror into the Sertão to find the fearsome King of Cangaço. The band invaded cities, looted, castrated men, branded women with iron, raped and killed. When he was face to face with the bandit, he drew his weapon: a film camera. This video recounts the confrontation that marked the history of documentary in Brazil, with impressive images of Cangaço

About the movie

This documentary tells the story of traveling salesman Benjamin Abrahão Calil Botto. He followed a trail of horror into the Sertão to find the fearsome King of Cangaço. The band invaded cities, looted, castrated men, branded women with iron, raped and killed. When he was face to face with the bandit, he drew his weapon: a film camera. This video recounts the confrontation that marked the history of documentary in Brazil, with impressive images of Cangaço

ReleasedDecember 20, 2017
DirectorÉlcio Braga
Runtime31 min
CastGeraldo Antônio de Souza JrJosé Carlos LealGuillermo PlanelFernando França LeiteJoão Carlos MoreiraLampiãoMaria Bonita
ProductionVídeo História
GenresDocumentaryAction
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