Question 1

Which real-life former BOPE officer appears in a cameo when Nascimento confronts Guaracy?

Accepted Answer

Rodrigo Pimentel, the real-life former BOPE officer who co-wrote the screenplay of 'Tropa de Elite' and whom Nascimento is based on, appears wearing a blue and white striped shirt.

Question 2

What record did Elite Squad 2 achieve in Brazilian cinema?

Accepted Answer

It had about 11.1 million paying viewers, making it the most seen movie in Brazilian cinema history and the highest-grossing film of all time in Brazil, beating Avatar's record.

Question 3

How did director José Padilha protect the master DVD from piracy?

Accepted Answer

He kept the master DVD copy with no audio in an undisclosed bank safe to avoid piracy issues, though plans to document this with a TV news crew were dismissed due to security concerns.

Question 4

Which festivals featured Elite Squad 2 in 2011?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Festival, and Berlin International Film Festival in 2011.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of Elite Squad 2?

Accepted Answer

After a BOPE invasion to control a prison rebellion, Lieutenant-Colonel Roberto Nascimento and Captain André Matias are accused of executing prisoners by human rights activist Diogo Fraga, leading to their transfers and exonerations.

Question 6

Which real-life former BOPE officer appears in a cameo when Nascimento confronts Guaracy?

Accepted Answer

Rodrigo Pimentel, the real-life former BOPE officer who co-wrote the screenplay of 'Tropa de Elite' and whom Nascimento is based upon, appears wearing a blue and white striped shirt.

Question 7

What records did Elite Squad 2 achieve in Brazilian cinema?

Accepted Answer

With about 11.1 million paying viewers, it became the most seen movie in Brazilian cinema history and the highest-grossing film of all time in Brazil, beating Avatar's record.

Question 8

How does director José Padilha describe this film's place in his trilogy about urban violence?

Accepted Answer

Padilha claims this movie ends his trilogy about urban violence in major Brazilian cities, dealing with the reasons behind the state's choice to ignore the poor and the police.

Question 9

Which real-life politician is the character Diogo Fraga based on, and where can they be spotted in the film?

Accepted Answer

Diogo Fraga is based on real-life Rio de Janeiro State Representative Marcelo Freixo, who appears sitting in the first row during Fraga's classroom lecture scene.

Question 10

What unusual security measure did José Padilha take with the master DVD to prevent piracy?

Accepted Answer

Padilha kept the master DVD copy (with no audio) in an undisclosed bank safe to avoid piracy issues, though plans to document this with a TV news crew were dismissed due to security concerns.

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