Movie - Firebrand / Madame Sata

FIREBRAND, 2024, Dir. Karim Aïnouz, 120 Min, Roadside Attractions, UK

FIREBRAND is a compelling historical thriller that sheds light on the often overlooked story of Katherine Parr. In the final months of King Henry VIII’s (Jude Law) reign, his sixth wife, Katherine Parr (Alicia Vikander), navigates the treacherous waters of the Tudor court. As a champion of radical change, Parr’s progressive beliefs and courage put her at odds with the ailing and increasingly paranoid monarch. When Henry appoints her as Regent during his absence, Parr’s newfound power threatens the courtiers who scheme against her, casting doubt on her fidelity to the King.

FORMAT: DCP

MADAME SATÃ, 2002, Dir. Karim Aïnouz, 105 Min, Wild Bunch, France/Brazil

Legendary criminal. Proud homosexual. Cabaret star. Passionate lover. Killer. Devoted father of seven adopted children. Saint or devil? Madame Satã. Born to slaves in the arid wastes of Northern Brazil and sold by his mother at the age of 7, he pursued his freedom on the mean streets of Lapa, Rio de Janeiro. Jet-black, six feet tall, 13 stone of proud muscle in a silk shirt and tight pants, a cut-throat razor in his back pocket. Karim Aïnouz’s extraordinary portrait of the triumphs and tragedy of this explosive and paradoxical personality unfolds against the vibrant, sordid background of Lapa: thronging underworld of pimps and whores, of cut-throats, queers and artists, of dark bars and brothels thick with smoke, drenched in sweat and cheap perfume.

FORMAT: 35mm

Cost: Free