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Hans Staden 1999
1h 32m | Biography, Drama, History | 31 July 1999 (Portugal)
Storyline:On the eve of his return to Europe after an extended involuntary stay in 16th-century Brazil, the German sailor Hans Staden is captured by a hostile cannibal Indian tribe. In order to survive he tries to convince the Indians that he is not Portuguese (their enemies) but a friend of the French (their allies), and that his God would be very angry if they were to eat him.User review:This story is suspenseful and will keep you on the edge of your seat for the most part. The Tupi people were well known for practices that we see in the film, and you feel for Hans. The Natives are indeed in this film, quite savage. These are not the hollywood spiritual peaceful people we see in the movies today. They boast about how horribly they slaughter and consume the portuguese, those whom they see as invaders to their land. This film isn’t about that however. For once, a story is told from the weak and not the strong. I definitely recommend it, but you’ll need a strong stomach for it.
Director: Luís Alberto Pereira
Writers: Luís Alberto Pereira, Hans Staden (book “Wahrhaftige Historia und Beschreibung einer Landschaft der wilden, nakten, grimmigen Menschenfresser Leuthe …”)
Stars: Carlos Evelyn, Ariana Messias, Darci Figueiredo
Countries of origin: BrazilPortugal
Languages: TupiGermanPortugueseFrench
Also known as: Hans Staden – Lá Vem Nossa Comida Pulando
Filming locations: Ubatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
IMDB Profile tt0166635

Hans Staden (1999)

1999

6.6

Director: Luís Alberto Pereira

Writers: Luís Alberto Pereira, Hans Staden

Stars: Carlos Evelyn, Ariana Messias, Darci Figueiredo

Summary: On the eve of his return to Europe after an extended involuntary stay in 16th-century Brazil, the German sailor Hans Staden is captured by a hostile cannibal Indian tribe. In order to survive he tries to convince the Indians that he is not Portuguese (their enemies) but a friend of the French (their allies), and that his God would be very angry if they were to eat him... Read all

Also known as: Hans Staden (1999) on DVD