
400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime
Uma historia do Crime Organizado
Directed by Caco Souza
Produced by Playarte Pictures, Lereby Produções
A gritty historical drama about a criminal organization's rise in Brazil, balancing intimate human bonds and political rebellion against a backdrop of violence and state oppression.
The story of William da Silva Lima, the last survivor of the group that founded the Comando Vermelho at the end of the 1970s. It shows him living together with the political prisoners incurred under the same National Security Law and his leadership in the Ilha Grande Prison creating a type of unheard of conduct and solidarity in the Brazilian prisons. The film goes on to tell of the group's actions on the streets of Rio de Janeiro during the beginning of the 80s when they irritated the police with their daring robberies, as well as portraying the surprising love story between William and Tereza. The narrative weaves its way between the intimate conflict and the spectacular assaults and escapes.
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Is 400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.
Is 400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is 400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is 400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Does 400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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