Pacto Brutal: O Assassinato de Daniella Perez

A deep and emotional dive into a murder that shocked Brazil, that brings to the table not only the circunstances of the crime, but also many layers of the unfolding events. Daniella death was only the beginning. The young artist wasn't only killed; her reputation was tarnished and even her body couldn't rest in peace. I was too young to remember the details about the case, but old enough to be mislead by the sensationalist media. So a documentary like this one is important to bring to the light - and to Brazilians' collective memory - not only what really happened, but also the much darker reality we can't help but witness: the incompetence of the justice system, the corruption of the police and the horror circus created by the same media that fuelled the ego of the murderer. But, more than that, the series emotional core - Daniella's family, in particular her mother Gloria - reminds us that beyond all the horror, there are people. People who remember, 30 years after. Gloria's remarks are deeply impactful.

You might struggle to keep up with the subtitles, but I found it worth the effort. It's a touching story of a mother's fight for justice after her daughter, a Brazilian actress and dancer, was brutally murdered by a fellow actor and his jealous wife. The film is chalk full of firsthand accounts. Highly recommended!

This is more than just a criminal investigation, which it is. It is also about the effects it had on the mother of the victim, and her important role in finding the truth. I don't understand how imperfect the system still is, and in cases like these, of extremely violent premeditated crimes, how little justice is served. An eye for an eye, seems to me, would be more appropriate. Can a criminal redeem itself? Maybe. But one must be held accountable for taking someone's life. I was left baffled at the end. I swallowed dry and clenched my hands as we hear the mother's remarks at the ene, and we see Daniella's hopes and dreams for her future. When a life like that is taken, it was not just of that person, but the grandchildren and extra family members that mother never had. And sadly never will.

The documentary was very well done exposing the truth and not fantasy versions by killer. I remember very well the day I heard the news of Dani's death on TV, I was shocked, because I didn't understand how someone could take the life of such a beautiful person inside and outside. That's why, after 30 years of her death, nothing fairer than keeping what happened alive, because we can never forget about that macabre night that took Daniela's life, victim of two monstrous psychopaths who don't deserve the slightest consideration and respect from anyone and not even the right to live in society. What a shame we don't have the death penalty here in our country, because it would be the least what these monstrous psychopaths deserved to have for what they did to her.

In conclusion, I recommend you to see this documentary because it was very well done and shows only the truth and nothing else. Congratulations to whoever produced it.

I have always been fascinated by true-crime stories, and when I stumbled upon this series about Daniela's murder, I knew I had to watch it. Although the crime happened a few years before my birth, it was a story that my mother often spoke about with great sadness. I was curious to know more about the details of that fateful night in Rio in 1992.

Watching the documentary was a deeply emotional experience for me. I found myself moved by the raw images of the crime and the physical objects that were brought on screen from that night. The filmmakers had done an excellent job of bringing the story to life, and I felt as if I was there, witnessing the crime unfold in front of me. The documentary's attention to detail was exceptional, and it was clear that the filmmakers had gone to great lengths to research the case thoroughly. Every aspect of the crime was explored, from the lead up to the murder to the aftermath and the investigation that followed.

As I watched the documentary, I felt a sense of sadness for Daniela and her family. It was clear that she had been a vibrant and loving person, and her loss was deeply felt by all those who knew her. The filmmakers did an exceptional job of honoring her memory and bringing her story to a wider audience.

Overall, I would highly recommend this documentary to anyone who is interested in true-crime stories.