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José Padilha
Director & actor · born 1 August 1967 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
José Padilha is an award-winning Brazilian director of the Brazilian films Bus 174,Tropa de Elite - which earned him a Golden Bear award at the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival - and Tropa de Elite 2.
The films form part of a trilogy, looking at the influence of media, police and, finally, polticians. His film Secrets of the Tribe premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim. This documentary explores the allegations, first brought to light in the book Darkness in El Dorado, that anthropologists studying the Yanomami Indians in the 1960s and 70s engaged in bizarre and inappropriate interactions with the tribe, including sexual and medical violations.
Where to start: Elite Squad (2007).
As director 10
7 Days in Entebbe
2018 · 5.8/10
Snoozefest
Rio, I Love You
2014 · 4.8/10
Snoozefest
RoboCop
2014 · 5.9/10
Snoozefest
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
2010 · 7.8/10
Worth the Hype
Secrets of the Tribe
2010 · 6.9/10
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Garapa
2009 · 8.2/10
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Elite Squad
2007 · 8.1/10
Absolute Cinema
Cinemas de Rua de Curitiba
2006
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Bus 174
2002 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeAs actor 1
TV shows 3
Frequently asked questions
What is the best José Padilha movie?
By viewer score, Elite Squad (2007) at 8.1/10.
What are José Padilha’s most popular movies?
RoboCop, Elite Squad, Elite Squad: The Enemy Within.
How many movies has José Padilha made?
11 films on TMDB, 10 as director, 1 as actor.