A Brazilian film is a huge hit on Netflix. “Bandit: Number One”starring former BBB Mariaappeared in the global Top 3 most-watched non-English films on the platform two weeks ago. During this period, “Bandida” Already viewed 12.3 million times.
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Shot in the Rio favela of Pavão-Pavãozinho, this feature-length film tells the story of a nine-year-old girl who is sold by her grandmother to the bicheiro who runs the Rocinha favela. Years later, she sees the crime boss – whom she loves – killed by a rival faction and takes over leadership of the gang. The plot is inspired by the book “Number one”from Raquel Oliveira.
Apart from Brazil, “Bandit: Number One” It also did well in countries across Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. It is in the top 10 most-watched films in over 50 countries on Netflix.
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Apart from the former BBB Mariathe cast includes Jean Amorim, Otto, Milhem Cortaz, Wilson Rabelo, MC Marechal, JP Rufino, Natália Lage, Natália Deodato, Thaís Gullin English: Michele Gabriel. The direction is John Weinertogether with “June: The Month That Shook Brazil” (2014) and “Doleira: The Story of Nelma Kodama” (2024).
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