The Assailant
Watch TrailerBased on the life of a legendary capoeira fighter from Bahia, "Besouro" spins a fantastic tale of a young Brazilian man of African descent in search of his mission.
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| Original Title | Besouro |
| Year | 2009 |
| Country | Brazil |
| Genre | Drama, Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Director | João Daniel Tikhomiroff |
| Runtime | 94 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (63 votes) |
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The director constructs a visually striking narrative that relies on the fluidity of capoeira, exploring themes of heritage and resistance through a mythic lens. The action sequences are choreographed as poetic dialogues of movement.
What lingers after the credits is the film's pulsating energy and vibrant color palette, even if the plot occasionally favors spectacle over substance. A visceral celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: João Daniel Tikhomiroff
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Watch with quality sound to feel the berimbau's rhythm, ready for stylized action.
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