Teresa (played by Bárbara Colen) is a protagonist in Bacurau.
A young woman who returns to her impoverished hometown for her grandmother Carmelita's funeral to deliver medicine. She is Pacote's former lover and plays a central role when the village is attacked, helping the residents arm themselves and fight against the foreign hunters. Pacote (played by Thomás Aquino) is a protagonist in Bacurau.
Teresa's former lover who actively organizes the local defense. He seeks out Lunga, a revolutionary sheltered by the community, and convinces him to join the armed resistance against the foreign hunters attacking the village. Lunga (played by Silvero Pereira) appears in Bacurau.
A revolutionary figure who is initially sheltered by the townspeople. After being recruited by Pacote, he joins the community's fight to defend Bacurau against the invading foreign hunters. Michael (played by Udo Kier) appears in Bacurau.
The leader of a group of mostly American foreign hunters. A German expatriate who initially clashes with locals over hunting points, he is eventually captured by the townspeople and buried alive in an underground cell.
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Characters
Teresa
(played by Bárbara Colen) — protagonist
A young woman who returns to her impoverished hometown for her grandmother Carmelita's funeral to deliver medicine. She is Pacote's former lover and plays a central role when the village is attacked,...
Pacote
(played by Thomás Aquino) — protagonist
Teresa's former lover who actively organizes the local defense. He seeks out Lunga, a revolutionary sheltered by the community, and convinces him to join the armed resistance against the foreign hunte...
Lunga
(played by Silvero Pereira) — supporting
A revolutionary figure who is initially sheltered by the townspeople. After being recruited by Pacote, he joins the community's fight to defend Bacurau against the invading foreign hunters.
Michael
(played by Udo Kier) — supporting
The leader of a group of mostly American foreign hunters. A German expatriate who initially clashes with locals over hunting points, he is eventually captured by the townspeople and buried alive in an...
Key Relationships
Michael → Lunga
(Conflict Hunter Vs Hunted)
Michael → Pacote
(Conflict Hunter Vs Hunted)
Michael → Teresa
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Lunga → Teresa
(Alliance Community Defender)
Pacote → Lunga
(Alliance Recruiter)
Teresa → Pacote
(Romantic Ex-Lovers)
Story Analysis
A rural community defends its territory against foreign hunters and corrupt local power.
Plot Progression
Matriarch's Passing & Vanishing Village
Water Crisis & Sudden Massacre
Guerrilla Alliance & Escalating Hunt
Final Stand & Vengeful Resolution
Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, Juliano Dornelles
Bacurau (2019) · 7.6/10 · mystery, thriller, western
