Events › Movie: Brazilian Screenings - Azougue Nazaré

In a vast cane field, the sugarcane dances to the wind. Pai Nani carries out a religious act with five caboclos de lança. As the caboclos acquire supernatural powers, they embody entities and disappear. The city of Nazaré da Mata witnesses mysterious events. Catita takes part in the local Maracatu but hides it from his wife Darlene, an avid follower of Pastor Barachinha. This former Maracatu master now is on a mission to cast the devil out of the Maracatu. Sister Darlene discovers that Catita is involved with Maracatu and compels him to meet the Pastor and convert him to Evangelicalism.

Notes from the curator

It’s carnival season! As Brazilians gear up for five days of non-stop celebration, we invite you to experience the vibrant spirit of this holiday right here in Palo Alto. Azougue Nazaré is a critically acclaimed film that has captivated audiences at 38 film festivals worldwide. With its electrifying soundtrack, vivid colors, and exhilarating dances, this cinematic gem portrays a duality of contemporary Brazilian society—where evangelical influences and African traditions collide and intertwine. Infused with mysticism, the film brings Brazil’s time-honored cultural expressions to life through a compelling and exciting narrative.

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