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The Other Side of the Postcard (2016)

7.520161h 0mPT
Documentary

Directed by Angelica Melo

Rating

7.5/10

Runtime

1h 0m

Language

PT

Release

December 31, 2016

Director

Angelica Melo

Overview

The Favela Pacification Program was launched in 2008 to reduce crime and drug trafficking in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In April 2015 however, police shot and killed 10-year old Eduardo in Complexo do Alemão, causing uproar in that community. Alemão and other pacified communities began to realise that ...

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Other Side of the Postcard (2016), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The Favela Pacification Program was launched in 2008 to reduce crime and drug trafficking in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In April 2015 however, police shot and killed 10-year old Eduardo in Complexo do Alemão, causing uproar in that community. Alemão and other pacified communities began to realise that the program had become the very thing it was designed to destroy. Taking place in the build to the 2016 Olympic Games, this is the side of Rio that you have never seen before.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Other Side of the Postcard. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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