Apocalypse in the Tropics

Apocalypse in the Tropics

2025 1h 49m Documentary
3.5/5
Director: Petra Costa
Starring: Silas Malafaia , Elizete Malafaia , Jair Bolsonaro , Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , Petra Costa ...

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Petra Costa
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Cast

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Silas Malafaia
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Elizete Malafaia
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Jair Bolsonaro
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
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Petra Costa
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Alexandre de Moraes
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Cabo Daciolo
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Damares Alves
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Eduardo Bolsonaro
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Sérgio Moro
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Overview

When does a democracy end and a theocracy begin? In Apocalypse in the Tropics, Petra Costa investigates the increasingly powerful grip Christian evangelical leaders hold over politics in Brazil. She gains extraordinary access to the country’s top political leaders, including President Lula and former president Bolsonaro, as well as to Brazil’s most famous televangelist: a magnetic pastor who aspires to play puppet master to the far-right leader.

Production Companies

Impact Partners

Impact Partners

Busca Vida Filmes

Busca Vida Filmes

Plan B Entertainment

Plan B Entertainment

Play/Action Pictures

Play/Action Pictures

Luminate

Luminate

Peri Productions

Peri Productions

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