Iracema(1976)
Iracema: Uma Transa Amazônica
A raw showing of the Transamazonic Road
Iracema Synopsis
A girl from the countryside goes to the city of Belém to take part in the Círio de Nazaré celebrations. Led to prostitution, she wishes to move to the wealthiest Southeast region of Brazil. In a dance club, she meets a truck driver that transports wood. Dreaming with the big city, she asks for a ride, and the two begin a journey through the Trans-Amazon road. In tension with the Brazilian military authorities of the time, the film registers several aspects of the Amazon social tragedy – forest fires, slave work and child prostitution. Awarded in several international festivals, the film was forbidden by Brazilian censors. It was only released years later, winning the Brasília Film Festival in 1981.
Iracema (1976) is a drama film directed by Jorge Bodanzky, released on June 2, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Edna de Cássia, Paulo César Peréio, Conceição Senna and Rose Rodrigues. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Jorge Bodanzky
- Writers:
- Hermano Penna, Jorge Bodanzky, Orlando Senna
- Producers:
- Orlando Senna
- Cinematographer:
- Jorge Bodanzky
- Composer:
- Achim Tappen
- Production:
- ZDF, Stopfilm
- Status:
- Released
Iracema Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edna de Cássia
as Iracema
Paulo César Peréio
as Tião
Conceição Senna
as Teresa
- Rose Rodrigues
Rose Rodrigues
Fernando Neves
- Sidnei Piñon
Sidnei Piñon
- Natal
Natal
- Elma Martins
Elma Martins
- Wilmar Nunes
Wilmar Nunes
- Lúcio dos Santos
Lúcio dos Santos
Orlando Senna
as Pilot (uncredited)
- Margarida Alves Gouveia
Margarida Alves Gouveia
as Iracema's Mother (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jorge Bodanzky, written by Hermano Penna, Jorge Bodanzky and Orlando Senna, produced by Orlando Senna.
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Iracema Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 31 ratings.
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Iracema – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Iracema online?
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Iracema (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from LaCinetek. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Iracema?
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The main cast of Iracema (1976) includes Edna de Cássia, Paulo César Peréio, Conceição Senna, Rose Rodrigues and Fernando Neves. The film was directed by Jorge Bodanzky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Iracema released?
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Iracema was released on June 2, 1976 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Iracema worth watching?
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Iracema (1976) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.