José Padilha

José Padilha

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.

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José Padilha Movies

Discover the best movies directed by José Padilha. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated José Padilha films ranked by score.

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RoboCop

RoboCop (2014)

Action Science Fiction Thriller
When Detroit detective Alex Murphy is left for dead, OmniCorp sees an opportunity to pilot their most ambitious product yet: a weaponized law enforcement hybrid. The corporation envisions armies of...
Score 5.9
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Elite Squad: The Enemy Within

Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010)

Action Crime Drama
When a violent prison uprising turns deadly, an elite Rio de Janeiro police unit finds itself under investigation for executions rather than celebrated as heroes. The operation's architect, Lieutenant-Colonel Nascimento,...
Score 7.8

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by José Padilha are RoboCop and Elite Squad: The Enemy Within.
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Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 2 titles directed by José Padilha, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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