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TIFF Review: Alexandre Moratto’s ‘7 Prisoners’ is a compelling and harrowing look at modern-day slave trade [Grade: B+]

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TIFF Review: Alexandre Moratto’s ‘7 Prisoners’ is a compelling and harrowing look at modern-day slave trade [Grade: B+]

Mina Takla September 16, 2021

Brazilian filmmaker Alexandre Moratto creates a highly effective, if uneven, picture on the devastating working conditions in his homeland, capturing both the dreams crushed by... Read More

Trailer: Venice Film Festival winner ‘7 Prisoners’

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Trailer: Venice Film Festival winner ‘7 Prisoners’

Erik Anderson September 15, 2021

Netflix has released the first trailer for the Venice Film Festival-winning film 7 Prisoners, from writer-director Alexandre Moratto. 18-year-old Mateus (Christian Malheiros) hopes to provide... Read More

Venice Review: Netflix’s ‘7 Prisoners’ is a tension-filled tale of morality [Grade: B+]

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Venice Review: Netflix’s ‘7 Prisoners’ is a tension-filled tale of morality [Grade: B+]

Ben Rolph September 7, 2021

7 Prisoners is a well-rounded, tense second feature from director Alexandre Moratto. Produced by renowned Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Meirelles, known for his iconic, Rio-set film... Read More