Paid in Blood (2025)

Paid in Blood (2025) poster

After surviving the massacre in which the police killed ten landless workers in Pará’s Amazon region, Fernando dos Santos becomes the only survivor to reveal his identity and testify. Still shaken, he recounts how the police murdered his boyfriend and tortured his companions, yet the film portrays him as far more than a victim: a courageous man who left the city’s comfort to chase the dream of owning land, using humor and intelligence to endure the solitude of being a gay man in rural Brazil. Alongside him is José Vargas, an idealistic lawyer defending the survivors and their right to justice. As he faces threats and isolation, the film exposes the human cost of truth, resilience, and the struggle for dignity in a land scarred by violence and inequality.

Director: Ana Aranha
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Editing: Daniel Grinspum, Tali Yankelevich
Production: Amana Cine, Repórter Brasil
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Keywords

woman director, chacina, crime, reforma agrária, testemunha, amazon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paid in Blood about?
After surviving the massacre in which the police killed ten landless workers in Pará’s Amazon region, Fernando dos Santos becomes the only survivor to reveal his identity and testify. Still shaken, he recounts how the police murdered his boyfriend and tortured his companions, yet the film portrays him as far more than a victim: a courageous man who left the city’s comfort to chase the dream of owning land, using humor and intelligence to endure the solitude of being a gay man in rural Brazil. Alongside him is José Vargas, an idealistic lawyer defending the survivors and their right to justice. As he faces threats and isolation, the film exposes the human cost of truth, resilience, and the struggle for dignity in a land scarred by violence and inequality.
Who directed Paid in Blood?
Paid in Blood was directed by Ana Aranha.
How long is Paid in Blood?
Paid in Blood has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Paid in Blood?
Paid in Blood is a Documentary film.
Where was Paid in Blood produced?
Paid in Blood was produced in Brazil.