The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga
Directed by Roberto Santos, Gianfrancesco Guarnieri
Brazil
1965
109 mins
Shot like a western and set in the ‘sertão’ of Minas Gerais from a short story by Guimarães Rosa, Santos’ wonderful character study shows Augusto Matraga’s rebirth through religion after a life of violence.
Leonardo Villar plays a man who never really makes the transition between good, evil and justice‑abiding, stuck in a fascinating (and unnerving) middle ground. Unforgettable title track sung and performed by Geraldo Vandré. 4K restoration.
- Kleber Mendonça Filho, Curator
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Sun 7 June 2026, 10:15am
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