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Mood:
Bleak Disturbing Rough Captivating Suspenseful
Plot:
Fighting Crime Crimes Dishonesty Law Enforcement Life is a Bitch Mind and Soul Society Tough Law Enforcer more...
Genres:
Crime Foreign Drama
Time/Period:
Contemporary 21st Century 90s
Place:
Brazil Rio De Janeiro South America Urban Ghetto
Audience:
Boys' Night
Praise:
Award Winner Berlin Festival Winner Prestigious Awards
Based on:
Based on True Story
Attitudes:
Serious Realistic
Flag:
Sexual Content Strong Violent Content

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Elite Squad, 2007

Starring: Wagner Moura, André Ramiro

Directed by: José Padilha

Written by: José Padilha

Language: Portuguese

Country: Brazil, Netherlands, USA

Runtime: 115 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:8.0

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The mood of Elite Squad is disturbing, bleak, and captivating. The plot centers around fighting crime, law enforcement, and themes of life is a bitch. It is a foreign, crime, and drama movie. In approach, Elite Squad is serious and realistic. It takes place, at least partly, in an urban ghetto. The setting is Rio De Janeiro. Elite Squad happens in the 1990s and in contemporary times. It is originally a true story. The movie is known for being a Berlin festival winner. Elite Squad is especially suggested for a boys' night. Note that it includes strong violent content and sexual content.

Summary of Elite Squad

After the success of the documentary BUS 174, José Padilha directs this drama set in Rio de Janeiro's favelas in 1997. The captain of the state police force (Wagner Maura) faces pressure from within and without, as he seeks his own replacement so he can devote his time to being a father instead of fighting the seemingly impossible battle against crime. ELITE SQUAD (TROPA DE ELITE) is based on the experiences of one of its screenwriters, Rodrigo Pimental. Padilha and CITY OF GOD's Bráulio Mantovani also earn credit for the script.