Apocalipse nos Trópicos
Through deep examination, this documentary from Oscar nominee Petra Costa explores the profound impact of evangelism on Brazil's political landscape.
Apocalypse in the Tropics (2025) is a documentary film directed by Petra Costa, released on July 3, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Silas Malafaia, Elizete Malafaia, Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
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Silas Malafaia
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Elizete Malafaia
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Jair Bolsonaro
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
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Petra Costa
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Alexandre de Moraes
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Cabo Daciolo
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Damares Alves
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Eduardo Bolsonaro
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Sérgio Moro
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Magno Malta
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Gleisi Hoffmann
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Directed by Petra Costa, written by Petra Costa, Alessandra Orofino and Tina Baz, produced by Alessandra Orofino and Petra Costa.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 63 ratings.
There's one line here from the very successful television evangelist Silas Malafaia along the lines of why can't he politicise the teachings of Christ in the same way that others do with those of Karl Marx - and it's a point that is well illustrated in the documentary. For some he is a charismatic and dangerous rabble-rouser, but for many others he is the voice of Jesus empowering the ordinary and disenfranchised…
Reviewed on July 31, 2026
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The main cast of Apocalypse in the Tropics (2025) includes Silas Malafaia, Elizete Malafaia, Jair Bolsonaro, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Petra Costa. The film was directed by Petra Costa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Apocalypse in the Tropics was released on July 3, 2025 and runs for 1h 49m.
Apocalypse in the Tropics (2025) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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