José Padilha | Brazil | 2010 | 116’ | Portuguese spoken, Dutch subtitles
Prior to shooting Tropa de elite 2, José Padilha thoroughly researched police work and drug rings. His film is received with controversy as the narrative is based on true scandals in Brazil. Tropa de elite 2 is a thrilling action film made with help of a special effects team that previously contributed to several action packed blockbusters such as Transformers and Independence Day. The film, however also sharply condemns corruption and the deadly violence in the war against the drug rings of Rio’s favelas.
Saturday 20 August, 21.30 uur, Marie Heinekenplein
In collaboration with A Hora do Brasil.