Congados

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movie poster for Congados

Released October 05, 1976

Overview

The congada was born in Minas Gerais, two centuries ago and is the only popular Afro-Brazilian ritual linked to Catholicism. Every year, on the occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary in Ouro Preto, descendants of the slaves from Angola, Congo and Mozambique gather to celebrate the enthronement of a new king.

Runtime

0h 17m


Origin Country

Brazil


Original Language

Portuguese


Original Title

Congados


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Brazil

Spoken Languages

  • Português (Portuguese)

Production Companies

  • logo for Ministério da Cultura/Governo Federal

    Ministério da Cultura/Governo Federal

    Brazil

  • no logo available

    DFE - Departamento do Filme Educativo

    Brazil

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    Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais

    Brazil

Crew

Posters

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