Petra Costa

A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis—the personal and political fuse to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. With unprecedented access to Presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva, we witness their rise and fall and the tragically polarized nation that remains.

In this poignant drama, the story follows Nico, an Argentine actor who relocates to New York City in search of a fresh start. Struggling to find work and grappling with…

Elena, a young woman from Brazil, journeys to New York with aspirations similar to her mother’s—to pursue a career in acting. She leaves behind a childhood marked by secrecy during…