Azougue Nazareth (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2019, Azougue Nazareth is a drama film directed by Tiago Melo, running about 80 minutes. “Strange things start to happen as Maracatu carnival season begins” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. No measure of hellfire preaching can quell the boisterous and bawdy passions of Maracatu, an Afro-Brazilian burlesque carnival tradition with roots in slavery that takes place in the northeast state of Pernambuco. As the Falstaffian character Tiao, Valmir do Coco leads a nonprofessional cast of authentic Maracatu practitioners in a tale told through dance, music, and the supernatural, set in the sugarcane fields outside Recife.
Who’s in it. Azougue Nazareth stars Valmir do Côco as Catita, Joana Gatis as Darlene, Mestre Barachinha as Pastor and Mohana Uchôa as Tita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Azougue Nazareth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Azougue Nazareth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Azougue Nazareth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Azougue Nazareth (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Azougue Nazareth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Azougue Nazareth worth watching?
- Azougue Nazareth holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Azougue Nazareth?
- Azougue Nazareth stars Valmir do Côco, Joana Gatis, Mestre Barachinha, Mohana Uchôa and Edilson Silva.
- When was Azougue Nazareth released?
- Azougue Nazareth was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.