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Apocalypse in the Tropics streaming

Original title: Apocalipse nos Trópicos

2025 Movie Brazil, United Kingdom, United States History, Documentary 109 min Ages 13+

By: Petra Costa With: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Petra Costa, Jair Bolsonaro, Damares Alves, Henry Kissinger

An exploration of the profound impact of evangelism on Brazil's political landscape.

Filmium rating

75%

Festival Achievements

Venice International Film Festival 2024

Nominations:

out-competition

International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam 2024

Selections:

IDFA Archive

San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2024

Selections:

Official Selection

Mood

Chilling

Disturbing

Reflective

Tense

Urgent

Cast & Crew

Petra Costa

David Barker

Alessandra Orofino

Bianca de Oliveira

Eduardo Bolsonaro

Magno Malta

General Braga Netto

Sérgio Moro

Paulo Marcelo

Alexandre de Moraes

Cabo Daciolo

Elizete Malafaia

Janja Lula

Jair Bolsonaro

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Geraldo Alckmin

Gleisi Hoffmann

Damares Alves

Henry Kissinger

Petra Costa (Director)

Silas Malafaia

Silas Malafaia (Subject)

Cinematic Technique

Drone Cinematography

Drones

Handheld Camera

News Footage

Film Movements

Political Documentary

Narrative Structure

Epic And Intimate

Interwoven

Multi-Threaded

Non-Linear

Shift Between Macro And Micro

Pace

Dynamic

Fast-Paced

Intense

Varied

Runtime

Feature-Length

Soundtrack

Ambient

News Footage Sound

Style

Cinematic

Documentary

Immersive

Political

Realistic

Time-Period

2020S

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Far-Right Politics

Religious Influence Vs Democracy

Characters

Bolsonaro

Lula Da Silva

Silas Malafaia

Ending

Critical Reflection

Open-Ended

Historical Context

2020S

Brazilian Political Crisis

Key Plot Points

2022 Elections

Bolsonaro'S Presidency

Rise Of Evangelicalism

Plot

Bolsonaro'S Presidency

Brazilian Politics

Evangelical Influence

Evangelical Movement

Far-Right Extremism

Political Influence

Setting

Brazil

Political Landscape

Urban Settings

Shooting Location

Brazil

Theme

Democracy Vs Theocracy

Political Manipulation

Religious Influence

Genre

Documentary

Political

Audiences

Adult

Documentary Viewers

Politically Engaged

Titles

Apocalypse In The Tropics

Awards

Oscar-Nominated (Enriched)

Box Office Success

Limited Theatrical Release

Streaming Success

Critical Reception

Acclaimed Documentary

Positive Reviews

Festivals

New York Film Festival

San Sebastián

Telluride

Venice Film Festival

Popularity

Critically Acclaimed

Festival Buzz

Ratings

82 Metacritic

96% On Rotten Tomatoes

Reception

Critical Acclaim

Festival Screenings

High Ratings

Netflix Release

Positive Reviews

Universal Acclaim

Production Countries

Brazil

United States

Release Year

2025

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