BESOURO: Movie Review
by Yevette Renee
2019
Director: Joao Daniel Tikhomiroff
Cast: Ailton Carmo, Jessica Barbosa, Anderson Santos de Jesus
Genre: Action Drama
Country: Brazil
Language: Portuguese
Joao Daniel Tikhomiroff’s first feature film “Besouro” tells the story of Master Alipio (Macale) who teaches the art of Capoeira to Besouro (Ailton Carmo, a professional Capoeira player), and in the dual roles as Dinora and the wind and water Goddess Orixa (Jessica Barbosa) and Quero-Quero ( Anderson Santos de Jesus) beginning in their youth. Col Venancio a wealthy white landowner exploit its blacks citizens as though they are still living under the slavery system. Colonel eventual has Master Alipio murdered. From the grave, he urges Besouro (Ailton Carmo,) and the hero in the Afro-Brazilian myth, fight for the people as the Col attempts to stop the rebellion.
The fighting, dancing and aerobics choreographed scenes are set in the beautiful Brazilian sanctuary of Chapada Diamantina. Seeking refuge in the beautiful Bahia jungle., Besouro receives magical powers and soars through the sky.
What stands out. A valuable way to carry on an important part of their rich culture. Capoeria players, lead by Besouro, a hero to Afro Brazilian. Away to transend the oppression, even if only for moment. Does film have a message or solicit a response
Magical powers of Dinora (Jessica Barbosa) also performs as Orixa. Orixa, the goddess of wind and water. Magnificent and magical scenes.
Film context and background: Capoeira combine acrobatic dancing and fighting that’s forbidding by plantation owner.
Besouro is well written with a great story, a beautiful setting amidst misery. A good film
Run time: 95 minutes
Producers: Vicente Amorim joao Daniel, Gil Ribeiro, Michel Tikhomiroff
Production Co: Mixer, Miravista, Globol Films
Cast: Alto Carmo, Jessica Barbosa, Anderson Santos de Jesus, Flavio Rocha
Director: Joao Daniel Tikhomiroff
Writer: Patricia Andrade, Joao Daniel Tikhomiroff
Director of Photography: Enrique Chediak
Editor: Gustavo Giani
Music: Pupillo, Tejo Pamaseno, Rica Amabis, Gilberto Gill