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1980 · 127 min · R

Pixote

Directed by Héctor Babenco · Crime, Drama

Pixote (1980) is a Crime film, directed by Héctor Babenco set in Brazil during the 1970s–1980s. It runs 127 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a bleak tone. Themes of survival, power & corruption, and coming of age run throughout.

Composer
John Neschling
Cinematography
Rodolfo Sánchez
Cast
Fernando Ramos da SilvaJorge JuliãoGilberto MouraEdilson LinoZenildo Oliveira SantosClaudio BernardoIsrael Feres DavidJose Nilson Martin Dos Santos

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Brazil
Setting

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
SurvivalPower & CorruptionComing Of Age
Tone
Bleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Inspired By Real Events