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Malês
Based on historical facts, the film portrays the largest slave rebellion in Brazilian history, the Malê Revolt. The uprising mobilized the black population in the streets of Salvador against slavery in 1835. After the failure of the revolt, the protesters were harshly punished and repression against black people in Brazil increased.
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Malês is an upcoming historical drama series set in 19th century Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, focusing on the lives and struggles of enslaved West African Muslims, known as Malês. The series is expected to delve into their rich culture, religious practices, and their pivotal role in the Malê Revolt of 1835, a significant uprising against slavery. It aims to shed light on their fight for freedom, identity, and resistance against oppression in a brutal colonial society.
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The Malê Revolt of 1835, which the series is expected to depict, was one of the most significant slave revolts in Brazilian history, significantly influencing subsequent policies regarding enslaved populations and leading to increased repression.
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