À Queima Roupa
Synopsis
Point Blank is an investigative documentary on police violence and corruption perpetrated in Rio de Janeiro in the past 20 years. It vividly portrays the most emblematic incidents that occurred during this period through the perspective of family members, witnesses, survivors, and other people who were directly involved in such cases. The film starts with the notorious Vigario Geral Massacre of 1993 and culminates with the executions ordered and carried out by law enforcement agents in 2012 and 2013. These brutal facts are presented based on witness reports that reconstruct the memory of the few who survived the slaughters.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theresa Jessouroun
- Original Title
- À Queima Roupa
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theresa Jessouroun
Idê Lacreta
Department Leadership Roster
Theresa Jessouroun
Director
Idê Lacreta
Editor
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What is À Queima Roupa about?
Point Blank is an investigative documentary on police violence and corruption perpetrated in Rio de Janeiro in the past 20 years. It vividly portrays the most emblematic incidents that occurred during this period through the perspective of family members, witnesses, survivors, and other people who were directly involved in such cases. The film starts with the notorious Vigario Geral Massacre of 1993 and culminates with the executions ordered and carried out by law enforcement agents in 2012 and 2013. These brutal facts are presented based on witness reports that reconstruct the memory of the few who survived the slaughters.
Who directed À Queima Roupa?
À Queima Roupa was directed by Theresa Jessouroun.
Who stars in À Queima Roupa?
The principal cast of À Queima Roupa includes Not specified.
When was À Queima Roupa released and how long is it?
À Queima Roupa was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.