Title: Apocalypse in the Tropics
Year: 2025
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 9
Cast: Silas Malafaia, Elizete Malafaia, Jair Bolsonaro
Description: Petra Costa's "Apocalypse in the Tropics" isn't just a documentary; it's a visceral experience, a chillingly intimate portrait of Brazil's precarious political landscape. Costa masterfully weaves together unprecedented access to key figures – President Lula, Bolsonaro, and the charismatic Silas Malafaia – creating a gripping narrative around the escalating influence of evangelical leaders. The film's power lies not in sensationalism, but in its unflinching examination of faith, power, and the seductive allure of theocratic control. Witnessing the interplay between Malafaia, his wife Elizete, and Bolsonaro is unsettling, raising crucial questions about the future of democracy. "Apocalypse in the Tropics" leaves you breathless, pondering the fragility of democratic institutions and the potent force of religious fervor in the political arena. A must-see for anyone interested in political documentaries, Brazilian politics, or the global rise of religious conservatism.