Apocalypse In The Tropics: "not only am I scared of losing my democracy & seeing it become an authoritarian government, but a theocratic authoritarian government. That is the shadow hanging not just..

vHopeful Conversations Podcast · Jan 27, 2026 · 27m

In this conversation, Vanessa Hope interviews Petra Costa, director of 'Apocalypse in the Tropics,' the feature documentary which was Oscar-shortlisted and has now been BAFTA nominated and the Oscar nominated 'The Edge of Democracy.' They discuss the themes of democracy, theocracy, and the intertwining of personal narratives with political realities in Brazil. Petra shares her journey in filmmaking, the challenges of accessing political figures, and the importance of visual storytelling in capturing the essence of her subjects. The conversation highlights the global implications of Brazil's…