Dark Horse Actor Accuses Lula of Blocking Bolsonaro Film
The actor who plays former President Jair Bolsonaro in Dark Horse accuses Lula of preventing the film's exhibition in Brazil. Read more at Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- Actor Jim Caviezel claims the Lula administration is blocking the release of the film *Dark Horse* in Brazil.
- Caviezel, who plays Jair Bolsonaro in the film, alleges institutional and legal barriers are being used to prevent its exhibition.
- The film's release in Brazil, initially expected in late 2026, has been postponed to 2027.
- The postponement is reportedly to allow for a wider promotional campaign and to navigate the contentious environment surrounding the production.
- The film covers Bolsonaro's political career, including his time as president and the 2018 knife attack.