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Cacique (Spanish: [kaˈθike, kaˈsike]; Portuguese: [kɐˈsik, kaˈsikɨ]; feminine form: cacica), also cassique in archaic English, is a title derived from the Taíno word for the pre-Columbian chiefs or leaders of tribes in the Bahamas, Greater Antilles, and the northern Lesser Antilles. The Spanish, subsequent to encounters with the Taíno upon their arrival in the New World, used the word as a title for the leaders of the other indigenous tribes they encountered in the Western Hemisphere territories they occupied. In the Spanish language, both in Spain and Latin America, the term has come to mean a local political boss who exercises excessive power. The derivative term "Caciquismo" has been used to describe a democratic system subverted by the power of such local bosses successfully influencing the electoral process in their favour. It has been used most notably to refer to late nineteenth century Spain and twentieth century Mexico.
The term is also used in the Portuguese language to describe the leaders of indigenous communities in Brazil (which is a Portuguese speaking country). It is also frequently used in Portugal to describe how certain influent and well known students use their powerful social character to influence student body elections in the student movement in Portugal's major universities. In the Taíno culture, the cacique rank was apparently established through democratic means. His importance in the tribe was determined by the size of his tribe rather than his warlord skills, since the taínos were mostly a pacifist culture. They also enjoyed several privileges for their standing: they lived in a larger rectangular hut in the center of the village and had a special sitting place for the areytos (ceremonial dances) and the ceremonial ball game.
Actors: Axel Anderson (actor), Andrea Fellers (producer), Kim Rhodes (actress), Marisé Alvarez (actress), Carola Gonzalez (writer), Carola Gonzalez (producer), Gabriel Coss (producer), Gabriel Coss (editor), Jessica Dart (writer), Tristan Jarred (actor), Emily Anne Barclay (producer), Nikki Hahn (actress), Rocío García Bruckman (miscellaneous crew), Karla Sánchez (actress), Lorenzo James Henrie (actor),
Plot: Forced to care for his little sister after losing both parents, a 16-year-old ends up in a foreign surf town with almost-senile grandparents, but soon finds solace in fantasies of a pin-up girl and sets out to find her. Hitting the road in a stolen car with an uninvited guest, his quest leads to miles of challenges, self-discovery and surprisingly, a new love.
Keywords: puerto-ricoActors: Leandro Scorsafava (miscellaneous crew), Carlos Eduardo Rodrigues (producer), Gracindo Júnior (actor), Nuno Leal Maia (actor), Pedro Carlos Rovai (producer), Rômulo Marinho Jr. (producer), Natara Ney (editor), Rosane Svartman (director), Aruanã Cavalleiro (editor), Leon Goes (actor), Marco Aurélio Marcondes (producer), Laila Zaid (actress), Guilherme Berenguer (actor), Virginia Limberger (producer), Claudia Levay (writer),
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Plot: On the eve of his return to Europe after an extended involuntary stay in 16th-century Brazil, the German sailor Hans Staden is captured by a hostile cannibal Indian tribe. In order to survive he tries to convince the Indians that he is not Portuguese (their enemies) but a friend of the French (their allies), and that his God would be very angry if they were to eat him.
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Genres: Drama,