Hans Staden

Set in 16th-century Brazil, this historical drama follows Hans Staden, a German sailor who is captured by a tribe of cannibalistic Indians. As he faces the threat of being eaten, Staden fights for his survival by attempting to distance himself from the Portuguese, who are enemies of the tribe. He tries to convince his captors that he is instead an ally of the French and warns them that his God would be angered if they killed him.

The film was directed by Luiz Alberto Pereira, who also co-wrote the screenplay based on the work of Hans Staden. The cast features Carlos Evelyn in the title role, alongside Ariana Messias, Darci Figueiredo, Beto Simas, Milton de Almeida, and Stênio Garcia. A joint production between Germany and Brazil, the movie had a budget of 300 million USD. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.6/10 based on 405 votes.