Iracema (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1975, Iracema is a drama and documentary film directed by Orlando Senna, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A girl from the countryside goes to the city of Belém to take part in the Círio de Nazaré celebrations. Led to prostitution, she wishes to move to the wealthiest Southeast region of Brazil. In a dance club, she meets a truck driver that transports wood. Dreaming with the big city, she asks for a ride, and the two begin a journey through the Trans-Amazon road. In tension with the Brazilian military authorities of the time, the film registers several aspects of the Amazon social tragedy – forest fires, slave work and child prostitution. Awarded in several international festivals, the film was forbidden by the Brazilian censorship. It was only released years later, winning the Brasília Film Festival in 1981.
Who’s in it. Iracema stars Edna de Cássia as Iracema and Paulo César Peréio as Sebastião.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Iracema has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iracema page.
If you liked it. Fans of Iracema tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Iracema (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Iracema change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Iracema worth watching?
- Iracema holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Iracema?
- Iracema stars Edna de Cássia and Paulo César Peréio.
- When was Iracema released?
- Iracema was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.