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BRAZIL · 2006

Brasília 18%

Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Cinema Novo Brazil political corruption forensic investigation government scandal identity verification institutional conspiracy
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Synopsis

A star medical examiner is called to Brasília, the administrative capital of Brazil, to confirm the identity of a beautiful, young congressional aide's dead body. But his scientific rigor soon leads him to details of a multi-layered political scandal.

Year2006
CountryBrazil
DirectorNelson Pereira dos Santos
MovementCinema Novo Brazil
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