The Devil to Pay in the Backlands

  • Genre: Drama
  • Run time: 127 min
  • Premiere: 2023. October 8.

The film is narrated by Riobaldo, who takes us into his life as a gunman and shares his experiences and conflicts. Throughout the plot, he becomes involved with several charismatic groups and leaders, including the feared Hermógenes. Riobaldo's heart is won by Diadorim, a brave and mysterious young man who becomes the love of his life. Through Riobaldo's narrative, the author explores the complexities of the human soul, delving into the duality between good and evil. Adaptation of the acclaimed masterpiece "Grande Sertão: Veredas", written by Guimarães Rosa.

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Art

Toni Vanzolini

Art Direction

Camera

José Roberto Eliezer

Director of Photography

Costume & Make-Up

Silvia Leblanc

Costume Design

Directing

Bia Lessa

Director

Editing

Production

Lucas Arruda

Producer

Bia Lessa

Producer

Sound

O Grivo

Original Music Composer

Egberto Gismonti

Original Music Composer

Writing

Guimarães Rosa

Original Story

Bia Lessa

Screenplay

Art

Toni Vanzolini

Art Direction

Camera

José Roberto Eliezer

Director of Photography

Costume & Make-Up

Silvia Leblanc

Costume Design

Directing

Bia Lessa

Director

Editing

Production

Lucas Arruda

Producer

Bia Lessa

Producer

Sound

O Grivo

Original Music Composer

Egberto Gismonti

Original Music Composer

Writing

Guimarães Rosa

Original Story

Bia Lessa

Screenplay