The story of the war of Canudos was reported by one of the well-considered Brazilian writers ever, Euclydes da Cunha, on the classical novel "Os Sertões".
'Sérgio Rezende' has been working with leading actor José Wilker in most of his other films, as well as producer Mariza Leão, his wife.
A December, 1997 newspaper article of Folha de São Paulo wrongly put Robert Bresson's photo instead of José Wilker's photography when of the video release.
Daniel Alves: The Barcelona and Brazilian National team defender has an uncredited appearance, as a soldier, at the age of 16. Then, he lived in Bahia, where the film has been turned.