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Apocalypse in the Tropics

Apocalypse in the Tropics

7.5/10 TMDB2025Documentary109 minutes

When does a democracy end and a theocracy begin? 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.

PE
Petra Costa
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LU
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
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JA
Jair Bolsonaro
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SI
Silas Malafaia
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JA
Janja Lula
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MA
Magno Malta
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Sérgio Moro
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CA
Cabo Daciolo
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ED
Eduardo Bolsonaro
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GL
Gleisi Hoffmann
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DA
Damares Alves
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AL
Alexandre de Moraes
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New Netflix Doc Exposes Rise of Christian Nationalism in Brazil

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Official Trailer [Subtitled]

Official Trailer [Subtitled]

Trailer

Apocalypse In The Tropics | Stockholm International Film Festival 2024

Apocalypse In The Tropics | Stockholm International Film Festival 2024

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Petra Costa on Apocalypse in the Tropics

Petra Costa on Apocalypse in the Tropics

Featurette

Documentary
109 minutes
English
Brazil
July 3, 2025

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7.5/10
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