

Quilombo
Quilombo dos Palmares was a real-life democratic society, created in Brazil in the 17th century. This incredibly elaborate (and surprisingly little-known) film traces the origins of Quilombo, which began as a community of freed slaves. The colony becomes a safe harbor for other outcasts of the world, including Indians and Jews. Ganga Zumba (Toni Tornado) becomes president of Quilombo, the first freely elected leader in the Western Hemisphere. Naturally, the ruling Portuguese want to subjugate Zumba and his followers, but the Quilombians are ready for their would-be oppressors. The end of this Brave New World is not pleasant, but the followers of Zumba and his ideals take to the hills, where they honor his memory to this day. Writer/director Carlos Diegues takes every available opportunity to compare the rise and fall of Quilombo with the state of affairs in modern-day Brazil.
TMDB
6.9/10
15 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- Portuguese
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Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical (limited)27 Mar 1986
BrazilBR
- Theatrical163 Jun 1984
FranceFR
- PremiereCannes Film Festival1 May 1984
- Theatrical14 Nov 1984
Frequently asked questions
- When was Quilombo released?
- Quilombo was released on 3 June 1984.
- Where can I watch Quilombo online?
- Quilombo is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Quilombo?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Quilombo is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Quilombo?
- Quilombo holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 15 votes.
- Who directed Quilombo?
- Quilombo (1984) was directed by Carlos Diegues.
- How long is Quilombo?
- Quilombo runs for 2h 0m.












