Xica da Silva (1996)

Set in the diamond-rich town of Arraial do Tijuco (now Diamantina, Minas Gerais), the narrative follows Xica da Silva (played by Taís Araújo), a witty and alluring enslaved woman who captures the heart of João Fernandes de Oliveira (Victor Wagner), the newly appointed royal contractor of the diamond mines. Their relationship propels Xica into high society, challenging the rigid social hierarchies and racial prejudices of the time.