Bacurau is a Brazilian thriller film directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and Juliano Dornelles. The film is set in the near future and follows the story of a small, remote town called Bacurau, located in the Brazilian sertão. The town is mourning the death of its matriarch, Carmelita, who passed away at 94 years old.
Shortly after her death, strange things begin to happen in the town. Bacurau disappears from most maps, making it difficult for outsiders to find it. The town's communications are also disrupted, leaving them cut off from the rest of the world. Soon, strange occurrences begin to happen in Bacurau, including a series of violent attacks by a group of heavily armed outsiders.
As the situation spirals out of control, the inhabitants of Bacurau must come together to protect their town and their way of life. They form an unlikely alliance with a group of outsiders, including a filmmaker and a doctor, who are sympathetic to their cause.
Bacurau is a politically charged film that touches on themes of colonialism, corruption, and inequality. It has been praised for its suspenseful plot, stunning cinematography, and powerful performances, including the standout performance by Silvero Pereira as Lunga, a local outlaw who plays a key role in defending the town. The film has won several awards at international film festivals and has been hailed as a modern classic of Brazilian cinema.