Rio do Medo (2018)
The documentary seeks to understand, through its characters’ testimonies and meaningful events, how Rio de Janeiro’s military police became a demoralized, violent and corrupt institution. Without denying the police’s importance, but aware of the difference between restraint and police brutality, the movie will relive the biggest events from the last decades in which those who tried to bring the military police closer to the law collided with those who transformed it into a feared symbol of urban violence.
Director: Ernesto Rodrigues
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: March 20, 2018
Cast
Screenplay
Editing: Thiago Maia
Production: Globo Filmes, GloboNews
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Ernesto Rodrigues
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rio do Medo about?
- The documentary seeks to understand, through its characters’ testimonies and meaningful events, how Rio de Janeiro’s military police became a demoralized, violent and corrupt institution. Without denying the police’s importance, but aware of the difference between restraint and police brutality, the movie will relive the biggest events from the last decades in which those who tried to bring the military police closer to the law collided with those who transformed it into a feared symbol of urban violence.
- Who directed Rio do Medo?
- Rio do Medo was directed by Ernesto Rodrigues.
- Who stars in Rio do Medo?
- Rio do Medo stars Vinicius Cavaliere, André Yatsuda, Ibis Pereira, Ubiratan Ângelo, Paulo Storani, Ana Fucs.
- How long is Rio do Medo?
- Rio do Medo has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Rio do Medo?
- Rio do Medo is a Documentary film.
- Where was Rio do Medo produced?
- Rio do Medo was produced in Brazil.