Black God, White Devil
Produções Cinematográficas Herbert Richers | Release Date: September 25, 1971 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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4
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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The New York TimesA. H. Weiler
At once, one of the most visually effective and artistic examples of the work of Glauber Rocha, a leading light among Cinema Novo's young directors. But as a contemporary allegory fulminating darkly against miseries inflicted on the poor by landowners and the Government, it is more mystically stylized than moving. Read full review
60
Village VoiceWilliam Paul
The best parts of the film arise from the tension generated between the conventional use of myth and the simultaneous debunking of it. [16 Sept 1971] Read full review
80
The New YorkerRichard Brody
Despite its heroic energy and impulsive youth, it’s a bleak philosophical work of its time, a bitterly terrifying vision of no exit. Read full review
80
Chicago ReaderJonathan Rosenbaum
Strongly recommended. Read full review
80
Chicago ReaderTed Shen
The fusion of European and Afro-Brazilian elements–dialogue, exquisite black-and-white images, and music by Villa-Lobos–is startlingly original and poetical in conveying the hope and despair of the oppressed. Read full review
75
Slant MagazineWilliam Repass
By depicting revolutionary fiascos in a critical yet sympathetic light, Glauber Rocha calls on us to imagine what we’d want a revolution to look like, rather than having it spoon-fed to us by those claiming to represent a power beyond ourselves. Read full review
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