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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