Apocalypse in the Tropics
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| Portuguese | Apocalipse nos Trópicos |
| Directed by | Petra Costa[1] |
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| Edited by | David Barker[2] |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
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| Language | Portuguese |
Apocalypse in the Tropics (Portuguese: Apocalipse nos Trópicos) is a 2024 documentary film directed by Petra Costa about the influence of evangelical Christianity on far-right politics in Brazil.[1]
The film premiered out of competition at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, on 29 August 2024.[5]
Premise
[edit]The role of the evangelical movement on Jair Bolsonaro's rise to the presidency is explored with commentary from leading figures across the Brazilian political spectrum, including Bolsonaro's left-wing predecessor and successor Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and televangelist Silas Malafaia, a close associate of Bolsonaro.[6]
Cast
[edit]- Silas Malafaia as himself
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as himself
Release
[edit]Apocalypse in the Tropics debuted out of competition at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on 29 August 2024.[4] It will also screen at the 51st Telluride Film Festival on 31 August 2024,[7][8] in the Perlak section of the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival,[9] and in the Spotlight section of the 2024 New York Film Festival.[5] In December 2024, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Apocalypse in the Tropics". Impact Partners Film. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "David Barker Films". David Barker Films. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ Sales Ross, Rafa (August 29, 2024). "Oscar-Nominated Petra Costa, Director of Venice's 'Apocalypse in the Tropics,' on How Brazil Serves as a 'Parable' for the U.S." Variety. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ a b "Apocalypse in the Tropics". La Biennale de Venezia. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ a b "62nd New York Film Festival Spotlight Announced". Film at Lincoln Center. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ Pearce, Leonard. "62nd New York Film Festival Adds Films from Jean-Luc Godard, Alex Ross Perry, Leos Carax, Guy Maddin, Pablo Larraín & More". The Film Stage. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Telluride Program Guide" (PDF). Telluride Film Festival. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (August 29, 2024). "Telluride Festival Lineup Includes 'Nickel Boys,' 'The Piano Lesson' and 'Saturday Night' With Tributes for Jacques Audiard and Saoirse Ronan". Variety. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Johnny Depp, Monica Bellucci, Pamela Anderson e Isabelle Huppert son las estrellas confirmadas para San Sebastián". Infobae. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (December 5, 2024). "Netflix To Release Petra Costa's Oscar-Contending Documentary 'Apocalypse In The Tropics'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2024.