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Beast Race

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In a dystopian future, Rio de Janeiro lies in ruins and has become the setting for a deadly race. What was once the "jogo do bicho" (animal game) has now turned into a violent competition among runners, each representing an animal, risking their lives to compete for a cash prize that can change their lives. However, to compete, each runner must offer another person as collateral. Only the winners recover their loved ones. The game has become a symbol of oppression for many and entertainment for the majority, who bet on their favorite runners, further widening the gap between the rich and the poor. Mano, an idealistic young man who has always fought against the race and everything it represents, sees his world collapse when his only sister becomes the collateral offered by one of the participants. Determined to save her, Mano confronts his own principles and dives into the depths of the game, forming unlikely alliances to increase his chances of winning and, perhaps, ending the game once and for all. His personal journey transforms into a crusade that could change his destiny and that of all the inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro.

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Zachary Lee RogerEbert.com Mar 24
If you are interested in seeing dynamic set pieces, it will deliver, but the story in between never feels compelling enough for one to want to stick around. Go to Full Review Ed Travis Cinapse Mar 19
[Beast Race] brings a high level of quality to everything it attempts, and adds a Brazilian specificity... to create a highly watchable new entry in the post apocalyptic cinematic pantheon. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ernesto Solis

Director

Rodrigo Pesavento

Director

Fernando Meirelles

Director

Matheus Abreu

Actor

Rodrigo Santoro

Actor

Ísis Valverde

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Movie Info

Synopsis In a dystopian future, Rio de Janeiro lies in ruins and has become the setting for a deadly race. What was once the "jogo do bicho" (animal game) has now turned into a violent competition among runners, each representing an animal, risking their lives to compete for a cash prize that can change their lives. However, to compete, each runner must offer another person as collateral. Only the winners recover their loved ones. The game has become a symbol of oppression for many and entertainment for the majority, who bet on their favorite runners, further widening the gap between the rich and the poor. Mano, an idealistic young man who has always fought against the race and everything it represents, sees his world collapse when his only sister becomes the collateral offered by one of the participants. Determined to save her, Mano confronts his own principles and dives into the depths of the game, forming unlikely alliances to increase his chances of winning and, perhaps, ending the game once and for all. His personal journey transforms into a crusade that could change his destiny and that of all the inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro.
Director
Ernesto Solis, Rodrigo Pesavento, Fernando Meirelles
Producer
Fernando Meirelles, Andrea Barata Ribeiro, Vinicio Espinosa
Screenwriter
Ernesto Solis, Rodrigo Lages, Eva Klaver, Marco Abujamra
Production Co
Amazon MGM Studios, O2 Filmes
Genre
Action, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Brazilian Portuguese
Runtime
2h 4m