Four Days in September
1997
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bruno Barreto
Historical Drama Suspense Thriller
What’s it all about: Joining an anonymous group of student guerrillas to wave guns around and kidnap Alan Arkin sounds hot, fun and sexy, until you remember you’re in Rio and all the neighbors are watching.
First Encounter: Watched on DVD in early 2000s; a Candotti pick.
Prostitute Index: Nil
Death by: Government crackdown
Relics: traced phone calls, an old lady watching from the balcony, passionate guerrilla sex
Heartthrob: Luiz Fernando Guimarães
LoFi Magic: Tropical noir lighting
Makes me want to: go back to Rio
Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes
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