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Manda Bala (Send a Bullet)

  • 20072007
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.2K
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Manda Bala (Send a Bullet) (2007)
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  • Documentary
An examination of corruption and class warfare in Brazil as told through the stories of a wealthy businessman, a plastic surgeon who assists kidnapping victims and a politician whose income ... Read allAn examination of corruption and class warfare in Brazil as told through the stories of a wealthy businessman, a plastic surgeon who assists kidnapping victims and a politician whose income relies on a frog farm.An examination of corruption and class warfare in Brazil as told through the stories of a wealthy businessman, a plastic surgeon who assists kidnapping victims and a politician whose income relies on a frog farm.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jason Kohn
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  • Director
    • Jason Kohn
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    • 17User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos2

    Manda Bala
    Trailer 2:38
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    Clip 1:31
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    Photos7

    Manda Bala (Send a Bullet) (2007)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The kidnapper interviewed in the movie died in late 2006. The filmmakers said he was shot twice - in the shoulder and gut - in a shootout with police in which he killed two cops, was taken to the hospital and came out of the ambulance with a new bullet hole in his head.

    User reviews17

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    Top review
    10/10
    Best Documentary Ever?
    I created an account just to review this movie. Well, especially in light of there being reviews with less than nine stars. Documentaries inform viewers of specific problems, but rarely deliver such powerful messages.

    Apparently, though, some did not come away with it. It's clear, however, just not black and white. Things are not as easy as A and B in Brazil, or anywhere for that matter. If you don't get it, if you don't understand the ambiguity, then you are more than likely one of the many people responsible for perpetuating leaders like Jader.

    Using beautiful shots and great taste in music, Kohn will take you on an fantastically varying exploration of extremely interesting characters. From a host of view points, you will see the "good" and "bad," "heroes" and "villains" of Brazil, and be forced to contemplate politics and human nature.

    P.S. If you still don't get it at all. "Corruption cannot be seen only as someone has stolen money for himself,corruption is the thing that links all other crimes." (11:16)
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 2009 (Greece)
    • Countries of origin
      • Brazil
      • United States
    • Official site
      • City Light Picures (Brazil)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Send a Bullet
    • Filming locations
      • Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
    • Production companies
      • Kilo Films
      • Whitest Pouring Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $122,905
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,030
      • Aug 19, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $127,145
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.69 : 1

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