Apocalypse in the Tropics

Apocalypse in the Tropics (Portuguese: Apocalipse nos Trópicos) is a 2024 documentary film directed by Petra Costa about the influence of evangelical Christianity on far-right politics in Brazil.^[1]

Apocalypse in the Tropics
Portuguese	Apocalipse nos Trópicos
Directed by	Petra Costa[1]
Produced by	Petra Costa Alessandra Orofino
Edited by	David Barker[2]
Production companies	Busca Vida Filmes Peri Productions Impact Partners Plan B Entertainment[3]
Distributed by	Netflix
Release date	29 August 2024 (2024-08-29) (Venice)[4]
Running time	110 minutes
Countries	Brazil United States Denmark
Language	Portuguese

The film premiered out of competition at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, on 29 August 2024.^[5]

Premise

The role of the evangelical movement on Jair Bolsonaro's rise to the presidency is explored with commentary from leading figures across the Brazilian political spectrum, including Bolsonaro's left-wing predecessor and successor Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and televangelist Silas Malafaia, a close associate of Bolsonaro.^[6]

Cast

• Silas Malafaia as himself
• Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as himself

Release

Apocalypse in the Tropics debuted out of competition at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on 29 August 2024.^[4] It will also screen at the 51st Telluride Film Festival on 31 August 2024,^[7][8] in the Perlak section of the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival,^[9] and in the Spotlight section of the 2024 New York Film Festival.^[5] In December 2024, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film.^[10]

References

1. "Apocalypse in the Tropics". Impact Partners Film. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
2. "David Barker Films". David Barker Films. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
3. Sales Ross, Rafa (August 29, 2024). "Oscar-Nominated Petra Costa, Director of Venice's 'Apocalypse in the Tropics,' on How Brazil Serves as a 'Parable' for the U.S." Variety. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
4. "Apocalypse in the Tropics". La Biennale de Venezia. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
5. "62nd New York Film Festival Spotlight Announced". Film at Lincoln Center. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
6. Pearce, Leonard. "62nd New York Film Festival Adds Films from Jean-Luc Godard, Alex Ross Perry, Leos Carax, Guy Maddin, Pablo Larraín & More". The Film Stage. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
7. "Telluride Program Guide" (PDF). Telluride Film Festival. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
8. Davis, Clayton (August 29, 2024). "Telluride Festival Lineup Includes 'Nickel Boys,' 'The Piano Lesson' and 'Saturday Night' With Tributes for Jacques Audiard and Saoirse Ronan". Variety. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
9. "Johnny Depp, Monica Bellucci, Pamela Anderson e Isabelle Huppert son las estrellas confirmadas para San Sebastián". Infobae. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
10. Carey, Matthew (December 5, 2024). "Netflix To Release Petra Costa's Oscar-Contending Documentary 'Apocalypse In The Tropics'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2024.

External links

• Apocalypse in the Tropics at IMDb