Leandro Firmino and Mario Babic are set to star in the upcoming internationally co-produced Adventure Drama ‘Goitaca’, directed by Rodrigo Rodrigues, a film based on an indigenous tribe that lived in the Atlantic Forest during the 16th century.
The film tells the story of two divergent indigenous tribes, the Goitacas and an unknown tribe, who embark on a journey to find new lands where they can live in peace.
Greenlit by Paraty Studios and Barra Filmes, the internationally co-produced Adventure Drama is set to be released in 2017. The film will be directed and produced by Rodrigo Rodrigues, winner of the Irish Times theater award, who also served as the production designer for the film.
The studio announced that Leandro Firmino, known for his role as Lil’ Zé in the Oscar-nominated box office hit ‘City of God’, will take on the role of the Goitaca chief, with Mario Babic portraying Candea in the film. Other names in the cast include Brazilian cinema icon Lady Francisco, Luciano Szafir, and Christianne Oliveira, best known for her role as Chitza in ‘Chocolate’ alongside Johnny Depp.
More information:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goitaca_(film)
www.rodrigorodrigues.co.uk/goitaca