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Apocalypse in the Tropics
2025
Directed by
Petra Costa
109 min
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.
Ratings
3.5
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Details
Release Date
2025-07-03
Runtime
109 min
Original Language
Portuguese
Languages
English
Portuguese
Production Companies
Impact Partners
Busca Vida Filmes
Plan B Entertainment
Play/Action Pictures
Luminate
Peri Productions
Countries
Brazil
United States of America
United Kingdom
Genres
Documentary