"O Bandido da Luz Vermelha" - Rogério Sganzerla - Brasil - 1968: a western about the third world.

 

“O Bandido da Luz Vermelha'' is an amazing movie, released in 1968, captivating from the initial credits. So, this movie catches the viewer's attention from the beginning to end. The director is Rogério Sganzerla and the main actors are - Paulo Villaça as the outlaw and Helena Ignez as Janete Jane, a prostitute that the bandit develops a relationship. All have outstanding performances in their roles. This drama/thriller uses radio speakers as movie narrators through the plot. The movie is a criticism of a sensationalist media that has created false rumors and stories - even a very current film - from flying saucers invading the country to false police information, such as the discovery of the identity of the red light bandit. The director and screenwriter Rogério Sganzerla created a visually and aurally striking; a mix of references and metalanguages. The movie narrates typical events of urban life in which transits the thief interpreted by Paulo Villaça (freely inspired by the crimes of famous bandit João Acácio Pereira da Costa, nicknamed “red light bandit”). This movie is amazing, incredible, creative and innovative. Chaotic in the good sense of the word. Watch, review and understand why it is a true “western about the third world. ” The movie deserves a five stars rating.