{"product_id":"manda-bala-sealed","title":"MANDA BALA (SEALED)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eReleased in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003e2007\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eManda Bala\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping and stylistically bold documentary that explores the cycles of violence and corruption in Brazil. It famously won the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"161\"\u003eGrand Jury Prize\u003c\/b\u003e for Documentary at the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"201\"\u003eSundance Film Festival\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Premise:\u003c\/b\u003e The film examines the connection between the kidnapping of the wealthy in São Paulo, the corruption of powerful politicians, and a frog farm used as a front for money laundering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Subjects:\u003c\/b\u003e It follows three distinct threads: a corrupt politician, a businessman who has been kidnapped and mutilated, and a plastic surgeon who specializes in reconstructing the ears of kidnap victims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Tone:\u003c\/b\u003e Described as \"powerful\" and \"astonishing,\" the film uses a cinematic, thriller-like aesthetic to expose a society where the rich steal from the poor and the poor steal from the rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccolades:\u003c\/b\u003e In addition to its Sundance win, it was a winner of three \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003e2008 Cinema Eye Honors\u003c\/b\u003e, including Best Feature Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kicks Mix Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47380296007843,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/6831\/6835\/files\/20260303_102114.jpg?v=1772562227","url":"https:\/\/kicksmixbooks.store\/products\/manda-bala-sealed","provider":"Kicks Mix Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}