Perfumed Ball


1h 33m 1997

Brief Synopsis

The true story of Benjamin Abrahao, the photographer who travelled with and collected footage of the "cangaceiros," the famous 1930's Brazilian outlaws. Abrahao tracks the bandit-king Lampiao and convinces him to become the subject of a documentary. After collecting the footage, Abrahao returns to

Film Details

Also Known As
Baile Perfumado
Genre
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

Synopsis

The true story of Benjamin Abrahao, the photographer who travelled with and collected footage of the "cangaceiros," the famous 1930's Brazilian outlaws. Abrahao tracks the bandit-king Lampiao and convinces him to become the subject of a documentary. After collecting the footage, Abrahao returns to Rio to distribute the film which becomes a success, however, he is ultimately killed when a dispute with his backer turns bloody.

Film Details

Also Known As
Baile Perfumado
Genre
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States April 1998

Released in United States May 1997

Released in United States September 1997

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1997

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 7-19, 1997.

Shown at Chicago Latino Film Festival April 17-27, 1998.

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1997

Released in United States September 1997 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 4-13, 1997.)

Released in United States May 1997 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 7-19, 1997.)

Released in United States April 1998 (Shown at Chicago Latino Film Festival April 17-27, 1998.)

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 4-13, 1997.