What is Triste Trópico?
Triste Trópico is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 77 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1974
- Original language
- PT
- Origin
- Brazil
- Studios
- Melopéia Cinematográfica
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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Triste Trópico is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Documentary. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A doctor returns to Brazil and unexpectedly becomes a revered figure among locals.”
- Innovative fake‑documentary style
- Bold, unsettling narrative
- Disturbing themes may unsettle some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate unconventional, provocative storytelling that blurs fact and fiction.
The film contains dark, unsettling content and graphic themes, making it unsuitable for sensitive viewers.
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What type of film is Triste Trópico?
It is presented as a mock‑documentary, blending documentary form with fictional storytelling.
When was the film released?
Triste Trópico was released in 1974.
How long is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes.
Who is the central character?
The story follows a doctor who returns to Brazil after studying in Paris.
What unusual transformation does the doctor undergo?
He becomes an indigenous messiah and later adopts cannibalistic practices.