Synopsis
In 1997, before the visit of the pope to Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento from BOPE (Special Police Operations Battalion) is assigned to eliminate the risks of the drug dealers in a dangerous slum nearby where the pope intends to be lodged.
Facts
Based on
Elite da Tropa
Awards
Golden Bear
Setting
Rio de Janeiro
Filming location
Rio de Janeiro
Original language
Portuguese
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Argentine Film Critics Association Awards 2009 generic
- Ariel Awards (Mexico) 2008 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 2008 generic
- Camerimage 2008 generic
