Name: Joaquim
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2017
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Júlio Machado, Isabél Zuaa, Rômulo Braga, Nuno Lopes, Welket Bungué

What Joaquim Is About

In eighteenth century Brazil, gold production in the Portuguese colony is falling and a small Portuguese minority governs a corrupt and autocratic order. Joaquim is a capable soldier known for catching gold smugglers; while waiting for promotion to lieutenant he sets out on a dangerous mission to find new seams, because buying the freedom of the enslaved woman he loves is only possible that way. What he sees of injustice on the road changes him. Marcelo Gomes’s ninety seven minute Portuguese Brazilian co-production was inspired by the real story of Tiradentes, the first leader of the Brazilian independence movement, and it screened in the main competition at the Berlin Film Festival in 2017. Júlio Machado and Isabél Zuaa star.

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What is Joaquim about?

In eighteenth century Brazil, gold production in the Portuguese colony is falling and a small Portuguese minority governs a corrupt and autocratic order. Joaquim is a capable soldier known for catching gold smugglers; while waiting for promotion to lieutenant he sets out on a dangerous mission to find new seams, because buying the freedom of the enslaved woman he loves is only possible that way.

Where can I watch Joaquim?

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How long is Joaquim?

Joaquim runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).

When did Joaquim come out?

Joaquim was released in 2017.

Who directed Joaquim?

Joaquim was directed by Marcelo Gomes.

Who stars in Joaquim?

Joaquim stars Júlio Machado, Isabél Zuaa, Rômulo Braga, Nuno Lopes.

What is Joaquim's rating?

Joaquim holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.