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The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga

Directed by Roberto Santos, Gianfrancesco Guarnieri
Brazil
1965
112 mins
Unclassified 18+
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
Past Event
Art Gallery of New South Wales
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  • Program Strand
    The Tropical Trail
  • Original Title
    A HORE E A VEZ DE AUGUSTO MATRAGA
  • Year
    1965
  • Classification
    Unclassified 18+
  • Country
    Brazil
  • Language
    In Portuguese with English subtitles
  • Director
    Roberto Santos, Gianfrancesco Guarnieri
  • Producer
    Roberto Santos, Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Luiz Carlos Barreto
  • Cast
    Leonardo Villar, Jofre Soares, Maria Ribeiro
  • Screenwriter
    Roberto Santos
  • Cinematographer
    Hélio Silva
  • Editor
    Sylvio Renoldi
  • Company Credits
    Rights Holder: L.C Barreto, Produções Cinematográficas
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