when i be a boy and madame satã be a legend in rio de janeiro . joão francisco do santos be bear in the turn of the century and and be famous for be a very controversial person represent homosexual and black and poor and artist and a very violent and excellent fighter and a symbol of lapa and where he live . this movie be the dramatization of the ten year before the creation by joão francisco do santos of the character madame satã and inspire in the 1930 cecil b. demille madam satan ( unfortunately and this movie have not be release in brazil and i have never have the chance to see it ) . madame satã be another great example of the marvelous moment of the brazilian cinema . the direction be very precise and use old part in the city of rio de janeiro specially in lapa and santa teresa and a high level photography to recreate life in the 30 in old rio . the cast be fantastic and highlight the performance of the stunning lázaro ramos and who be also the leader actor of the excellent and very recommended o homem que copiava . the story and a i previously mention and be limit to a short period before the raise of madame satã to the scenario of rio de janeiro and be very realistic and inclusive show the homosexual activity of joão francisco . my vote be eight . title ( brazil ) represent madame satã .