Vitória

"Based on a true story."

2025 1h 52m PT

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7.8

BANGER

★7.8TMDB · 73

DramaCrime

Synopsis

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Nina is an elderly woman who lives alone and feels distressed by the increasing violence in her neighborhood. Amidst conflicts with her neighbors, she decides to film the movement of drug traffickers from her window, hoping to assist the police. After months of recording suspicious activities, her initiative attracts the attention of a journalist, who approaches Nina and offers to support her in her mission.

“Based on a true story.”

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Cast

Fernanda Montenegro
Nina
Alan Rocha
Flávio Godoy
Linn da Quebrada
Bibiana
Thawan Lucas
Marcinho
Ramon Francisco
Ruivo
Marcio Ricciardi
Major Messias
Laila Garin
Laura Torres
Sacha Bali
Leonardo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Andrucha Waddington
Writers: Paula Fiuza
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil

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ERA

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Released last year.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Andrucha Waddington, shot by Lula Cerri. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Antonio Pinto. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Sérgio Mekler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Fernanda Montenegro and Alan Rocha and Linn da Quebrada carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Based on a true story.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt26675379 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 73 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Andrucha Waddington directs. Lula Cerri behind the camera. Antonio Pinto scores. Sérgio Mekler cuts. Produced in Brazil. Dialogue in Portuguese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released last year.
2Directed by Andrucha Waddington, shot by Lula Cerri. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Antonio Pinto. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Sérgio Mekler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Fernanda Montenegro and Alan Rocha and Linn da Quebrada carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Based on a true story.".
7IMDB entry: tt26675379 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 73 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 10 themes, including "rio de janeiro", "biography", "based on true story", "biting".

The technical file

Cinematography: Lula Cerri
Original score: Antonio Pinto
Editing: Sérgio Mekler
Costume design: Ana Avelar
Makeup / hair: Mari Figueiredo
VFX supervisor: Claudio Peralta
Runtime: 112 min · 1h 52m
Status: Released
Original language: PT
Certification (US): 16
IMDB: Vitória (2025)

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What people are saying

FilmeRioD2025-07-08
★ 10/10
Excelente movie! Montenegro’s performance is the film’s heart and anchor. At 95, she delivers a moving, dignified portrayal full of warmth and steely resolve. Her presence alone carries much of the emotional weight!

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