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Pacified

  • 2019
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
321
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Pacified (2019)
Drama

Tati, an introspective 13 year old girl struggles to connect with her estranged father, Jaca, after he is released from prison in the turbulent wake of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016.Tati, an introspective 13 year old girl struggles to connect with her estranged father, Jaca, after he is released from prison in the turbulent wake of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016.Tati, an introspective 13 year old girl struggles to connect with her estranged father, Jaca, after he is released from prison in the turbulent wake of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016.

  • Director
    • Paxton Winters
  • Writers
    • Paxton Winters
    • Wellington Magalhaes
    • Joseph Carter
  • Stars
    • Bukassa Kabengele
    • Cassia Gil
    • Débora Nascimento
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    321
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paxton Winters
    • Writers
      • Paxton Winters
      • Wellington Magalhaes
      • Joseph Carter
    • Stars
      • Bukassa Kabengele
      • Cassia Gil
      • Débora Nascimento
    • 10User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 18 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Bukassa Kabengele
    • Jaca
    Cassia Gil
    • Tati
    Débora Nascimento
    Débora Nascimento
    • Andrea
    Léa Garcia
    • Dona Preta
    Raphael Logam
    Raphael Logam
    • Dudu
    Jefferson Brasil
    • Juninho
    Rayane Santos
    • Letícia
    José Loreto
    José Loreto
    • Nelson
    Thiago Thomé
    Thiago Thomé
    • Tu Pac
    Shirley Cruz
    • Karla
    Rod Carvalho
    • Pico
    Mariana Lewis
    Mariana Lewis
    Heinz Prellwitz
    • Truck Driver
    Murilo Sampaio
    Murilo Sampaio
    • Jacaré
    Raphael Teixeira
    • Luís
    • Director
      • Paxton Winters
    • Writers
      • Paxton Winters
      • Wellington Magalhaes
      • Joseph Carter
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    10christina-gaffney

    HONEST, POWERFUL AND INTIMATE... TWO THUMBS UP!

    "Pacified" is a visually striking and honest account of the hopes and struggles of an impoverished community in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The film is a powerful and intimate storytelling that seamlessly brings you deep into the humanity of its characters, many which were not actors, but the very people from that community, elevating the truthfulness of the story and nuances of the characters. "Pacified" brought me from tears to smiles and back numerous times. TWO THUMBS UP!

    I watched "Pacified" at the Tribeca Film Festival (2021).
    10marianafiuza

    Sensitive and human

    It surprised me to watch a movie that was made on a Brazilian favela and the main character is a woman! Well, a teenage girl, to be more specific. This is a movie that talks about many important issues, human rights and relations.
    9shermanhil

    Immersive, heartfelt, stunner of a story that you will wake-up thinking about the next day

    I saw this at the Tribeca film festival in the Bronx this past weekend. Let's start with the understated, but powerfully moving cast - I understand nearly all were folks from that favela. How the filmmaker was able to draw out the honest, intimate portrayal of their lives is incredible. In doing so, he has managed to completely avoid the typical pitfall of stereotypes that plague most presentations of favela citizens. As a result, we get to see a rare glimpse of a world that few know, understand, or acknowledge. The most important film I've seen in 2021.
    10nicholascol

    The stories that we should be telling right now.

    An incredible and touching story. From cinematography to writing, I enjoyed every aspect of it. Highly recommend.
    9solangenelson

    Heartfelt, Intimate and beautifully shot in a favela in Rio

    Paxton Winter masterfully shows the real life of real people who live in the favelas in Rio. The story telling is heartfelt and Paxton focused in it rather than in the violence, which is the center of movies about favelas in Rio. The film gets even more interesting as we follow the amazing performance of Tati, the teenager who is the main character of the movie. A must see.

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      One of the six films pre-selected by the Brazilian Academy of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts to compete for a spot for Best International Film at the 2023 Oscars.

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    • Release date
      • August 11, 2022 (Brazil)
    • Countries of origin
      • Brazil
      • United States
    • Language
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Sütliman
    • Filming locations
      • Morro dos Prazeres, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Production companies
      • Star Original Productions
      • Reagent Media
      • Kinomad Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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