Dark Horse

Dark Horse

2026 · 100 min · Drama, Crime

Follows Jair Messias Bolsonaro, a man driven by his political career after disappointment with the direction of his country, in the journey to become the 38th president of Brazil.

Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh · Written by Mário Frias

In theaters Sep 11, 2026

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