Tonight’s film comes from Brazil!

Madame Satã (2002)

Whether you’re learning Portuguese or just looking for something to watch, Madame Satã is worth seeing.

The film is a loose portrayal of the life of João Francisco dos Santos, also known as Madame Satã. Aside from incredible scenes of Rio de Janeiro in the 1930s, the film depicts the life of someone who remains an iconic figure for refusing to conform.

If you’re learning Portuguese, the following video is an online meeting and discussion with the cast, recorded in August 2021 :

Grande encontró do elenco de ‘Madame Satã’ com Lázaro Ramos, Karim Aïnouz, Renata Sorrah e mais - Canal Brasil

If you’re unsure when and how to use subtitles, advice can be found here :

How to Use Subtitles to Learn a Language

If you’re interested in learning Portuguese, there’s a How to Learn Languages guide :

How to Learn Portuguese

Take care, and enjoy the process!