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VEIAS E VINHOS - UMA HISTORIA BRASILEIRA
Blood & Wine
Brazil. 2006. 100 min. Portuguese. English Subtitles.
Director: Joao Batista de Andrade
The tragedy of a simple family caught up in the political life of Brazil in the 50's & 60's, an unsolved murder, and a terrifying story. Based on the award winning novel Veias e Vinhos by Miguel Jorge.
Synopsis A horrifying political film based on the award-winning novel and true story Veias e Vinhos by Miguel Jorge. Blood and Wine centers on Mateus, a modest business owner, his wife Antonia, their three children, and Mateus's brother Pedro. After Mateus launches a restaurant in Goias, Brazil, he and his family find themselves persecuted by a wholly corrupt, graft-laden police force. The outcome is terrifying as almost all of Mateus family is brutally murdered. Will the sole survivor see the criminals brought to justice?
Awards & Festivals: Best Long Film Narrative TriMedia Film Festival; Winner Subtitled Feature Film Indie Gathering Film Festival; Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival; International Film & Video Festival Ontario
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