Documentary · Brazil · 2025 · 1h 49m

Apocalypse in the Tropics

Apocalipse nos Trópicos

Apocalypse in the Tropics poster
Director
Petra Costa
Cast
Silas Malafaia as Self Elizete Malafaia as Self Jair Bolsonaro as Self Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as Self Petra Costa as Self Alexandre de Moraes as Self
Crew
João Atala — Director of Photography Pedro Urano — Director of Photography Murilo Salazar — Director of Photography Ricardo Stuckert — Director of Photography David Barker — Editor Victor Miaciro — Editor
Synopsis

Through deep examination, this documentary from Oscar nominee Petra Costa explores the profound impact of evangelism on Brazil's political landscape.

Trailer Apocalypse in the Tropics — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
evangelical christianitypolitical intrigue political corruptiontelevangelistbrazilian politicspoliticaladmiring
Key Collaborators
Petra Costa Director João Atala Director of Photography Pedro Urano Director of Photography Murilo Salazar Director of Photography Ricardo Stuckert Director of Photography David Barker Editor Victor Miaciro Editor Tina Baz Editor Nels Bangerter Editor Eduardo Gripa Editor Jordana Berg Editor Rodrigo Leão Original Music Composer
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