Fact-based saga, set on the borderline between history and legend, about a " black Eldorado " ( Quilombo dos Palmares ) founded by runaway slaves in 17th-century Brazil. Directed by Carlos Diegues. Cinematography by Lauro Escorel Filho. Musical score by Gilberto Gil. With Antonio Pompeo, Zeze Motta, Toni Tornado. Portuguese dialog with subtitles.