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Marighella 2021

“Brazil’s number one enemy”

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What is Marighella?

Marighella is a biographical political thriller film that focuses on the life of Carlos Marighella, who was an Afro-Brazilian poet, writer, politician, and Marxist-Leninist guerrilla fighter. Directed by Wagner Moura, the film stars Seu Jorge, Bruno Gagliasso, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, and Humberto Carrão.

Type
Film
Year
2021
Status
Released
Runtime
155 minutes
Release date
Jan 29, 2021
Original language
PT
Origin
Brazil
Studios
O2 Filmes, Globo Filmes, Maria da Fé
Budget
$1,769,789
Genres
Drama, History, Action
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88 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama #History #Action
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Marighella is a biographical political thriller film that focuses on the life of Carlos Marighella, who was an Afro-Brazilian poet, writer, politician, and Marxist-Leninist guerrilla fighter. Directed by Wagner Moura, the film stars Seu Jorge, Bruno Gagliasso, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, and Humberto Carrão. The story is set following the CIA-backed military coup of 1964 and the brutal, racist right-wing dictatorship that followed in Brazil. Facing a violent military dictatorship and an intimidated opposition, the legendary Carlos Marighella is driven to fight against the erosion of civil and human rights. The revolutionary leaves behind his wife and son to take up arms, articulating a resistance while ousting heinous crimes of torture and censorship, and ultimately becoming a notorious enemy and Brazil's number one enemy to the power structure, while being accused of engaging in terrorist acts against the Brazilian military dictatorship.

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“A gripping exploration of drama and history that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
  • High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
  • Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
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  • Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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Is Marighella worth watching?

Marighella holds a community rating of 7.6/10 based on 138 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, History for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Marighella and when was it released?

Marighella is a feature film with a runtime of 155 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

Who directed Marighella?

Marighella was directed by Wagner Moura.

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