The Man of the Year

2003106 minsColor
José Henrique Fonseca, Director
Jose Henrique Fonseca's kinetic directorial debut presents a darkly satirical portrait of lawless corruption in Brazil and how a simple twist of fate can turn an ordinary working stiff into a contract killer. After he kills a local bully, Maiquel (Murilo Benicio) becomes the toast of the town. Even cops pat him on his back. Soon his dentist is offering him free work if only he will rid the world of the man who raped the dentist's daughter. Named Best Film at the San Francisco International Film Festival. "Brilliantly shot" - Walter Salles.
TAGS: Arrest, Blond, Change, Childbirth, Cocaine, Date, Dye, Girlfriend, Hair, Hairdresser, Job, Life, Lover, Marriage, Men, Murder, Police, Pregnancy, Rich, Soccer, Tough, Victim, Bet, Crime, Drama, Feature Film, Film, Suspense, Urban
TV Rating TVMA
Brief Nudity, Graphic Violence, Adult Language, Adult Content
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