The film critiques how institutional corruption is self-sustaining, involving the police, the legislature, and the media.
The film swept the Grand Prize of Brazilian Cinema in 2011, winning in categories including: . Best Director (José Padilha). Best Actor (Wagner Moura). Best Original Screenplay . PT-BR Tropa de Elite 2 -O Inimigo Agora Г© Outr...
It was also Brazil's official entry for the at the 84th Academy Awards. Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within (2010) - IMDb Best Actor (Wagner Moura)
Unlike the first film, which was often criticized for glorifying police brutality, the sequel is widely seen as a critique of the military police structure and a call for political reform. Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within (2010) -
(Elite Squad: The Enemy Within) is a 2010 Brazilian action thriller that remains the highest-grossing film in Brazil's history. Directed by José Padilha, it shifts the focus from the street-level drug wars of the first film to the systemic corruption within the government and police forces. Film Overview Release Date: October 8, 2010 (Brazil). Director: José Padilha .
Starring Wagner Moura as Roberto Nascimento, Irandhir Santos as Diogo Fraga, and André Ramiro as André Matias.
The character Diogo Fraga is based on real-life Rio de Janeiro State Representative Marcelo Freixo , who famously led an investigation into paramilitary militias. Awards and Recognition