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Sequestro

  • 2009
  • R
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Sequestro (2009)
During four years (2004-2009) a film crew underwent extreme danger to follow the covert tactics and operations of the São Paulo Anti-Kidnap Division. Throughout these four years, over 400 people were kidnapped in the State, and over 1,500 in the country of Brazil. Unique footage of police negotiations, family dramas, ransom operations, kidnappers and victims come together to reveal what life is like in Latin America's largest city.
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During four years a film crew followed the classified investigations and actions of the Sao Paulo Anti-Kidnapp Police Force. During this time 386 people were kidnapped in the state of Sao Pa... Read allDuring four years a film crew followed the classified investigations and actions of the Sao Paulo Anti-Kidnapp Police Force. During this time 386 people were kidnapped in the state of Sao Paulo and over 1.500 in Brazil.During four years a film crew followed the classified investigations and actions of the Sao Paulo Anti-Kidnapp Police Force. During this time 386 people were kidnapped in the state of Sao Paulo and over 1.500 in Brazil.

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    • Jorge W. Atalla
  • Writers
    • Jorge W. Atalla
    • Caio Cavechini
  • Stars
    • Horacio Paz
    • Humberto Paz
    • José Ibiapina Souza
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    • Director
      • Jorge W. Atalla
    • Writers
      • Jorge W. Atalla
      • Caio Cavechini
    • Stars
      • Horacio Paz
      • Humberto Paz
      • José Ibiapina Souza
    • 1User review
    • 10Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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    7claudio_carvalho

    Disturbing Documentary that Should Be Recommended to Those Against the Capital Punishment

    In São Paulo, a crew follows the Anti-Kidnap Task Force in their operations along four years. The footages show victims, kidnappers and a group of elite force formed by skilled police officers in action, rescuing the emotionally destroyed victims from their captivity in moving scenes.

    I was reluctant to see this documentary since I do not like sensationalism. However, the result is an impressively disturbing documentary that explains the origins of kidnapping in Brazil and how this hideous crime has increased along the years. "Sequestro" should be recommended to that part of the Brazilian society that is against the Capital Punishment. My vote is seven.

    Title (Brazil): "Sequestro" ("Kidnapping")

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    • Release date
      • September 10, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Brazil
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    • Language
      • Portuguese
    • Filming locations
      • São Paulo, Brazil
    • Production companies
      • Filmland International
      • MIDMIX Entretenimento
      • Paradigm Pictures
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      • R$814,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 34 minutes
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      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby SR
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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