Fiction
Blu-ray
HOT PICKS/BLU-RAY/WORLD/PORTUGUESE/SECRET
6 Holds on 8 Copies
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2 videodiscs (161 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
ISBN/ISSN
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Criterion collection #1325
NOTES
Originally released as a motion picture in 2025
In 1977, under the alias Armando, a man arrives in the city of Recife to try to make a fresh start with his young son. However, the threat of violence immediately encroaches, while around him swirl corrupt cops, grimy hit men, haunted exiles, and a wild urban legend that ignites a public frenzy
Wide screen (2.39:1)
Special features: making-of documentary featuring interviews with Mendonça Filho, Wagner Moura, and other members of the cast and crew ; new interviews with Evgenia Alexandrova and Cyril Holtz ; new video essay featuring Mendonça Filho ; deleted scenes ; archival material that inspired the film, with commentary by Mendonça Filho ; trailer ; new English subtitle transation ; companion film "Pictures of Ghosts" by Mendonça Filho
Director of photography, Evgenia Alexandrova ; editing, Eduardo Serrano, Matheus Farias ; original music, Tomaz Alves Souza, Mateus Alves
Wagner Moura, Gabriel Leone, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Tânia Maria, Udo Kier
MPA rating: R; for strong bloody violence, sexual content, language, and some full nudity
Blu-ray, region A; wide screen (2.39:1); 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio; requires Blu-ray player
Portuguese dialogue; English subtitles
Additional Credits
CREDITS
Mendonça Filho, Kleber, 1968- film director, screenwriter
Lesclaux, Emilie, film producer.
Cândido, Maria Fernanda, 1974- actor.
Cinemascópio Filmes (Firm), production company
M.K. Production (Firm), production company
One Two Films, production company
Lemming Film (Firm), production company