(42) Manda Bala

Directed by Jason Kohn
Rated R
2007
85 minutes

*** 1/2

A fascinating look at one of the most crime-ridden countries in the world, Brazil, and how certain people manage to survive there. Most interesting characters are the plastic surgeon who gets the majority of his business from reconstructing lopped off ears, and the mysterious "Mr. M" who sells bulletproof cars. Sometimes goes too far (particularly in the surgery scenes), but still absolutely worth a look.