‘Tropa de Elite’ actor’s anger at Wagner Moura’s choice: ‘ideology’

Sandro Rochaactor Elite Troopgave his opinion on the choice of Wagner Mourawho starred in the feature film as the emblematic Captain Nascimento, about the three films that all Brazilians should watch. The protagonist of The Secret Agenta story that talks about the Military Dictatorship, did not mention the film in which they both participated, nor City of God, which has the same shot-beat-bomb feel. The decision bothered the former scene partner. “Never let these three films be forgotten. I know there are those who want to erase reality out of ideology, but we are still here”, said Sandro.

He states that he does not criticize Wagner, he just ‘made a point’. “Talk about cinema and not touch Elite Troop e City of God… you are trying to erase the population’s memory. They already do this in so many other areas, in this area that I can’t let it go unnoticed”, he clarified. In 2016, Sandro The actor had his first major role in the film as Major Rocha, a corrupt police officer. Furthermore, he worked in King of Cattle (1996), The Diarist (2001), Lives at Play (2011), The Ten Commandments (2015).