Cruz e Sousa - The Banished Poet

Drama

🏆 Fan Favorite

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Sylvio Back

Status Released

Release Date 1999-11-25

Storyline

Poet Cruz e Souza was a black man, born in the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil, where the majority of the population are blonde. He was also poor and fell a prey to the racism of his time. Died young, at 37, and dragged the great love of his life, Gavíria, into a path of great suffering.