RED LIGHT BANDIT

For a span of five years in 1960's Sao Paolo, a impoverished young thief (Paulo Villa?a) armed with wits, charisma and a red-lensed flashlight regularly looted the homes of the well-off, got away with robbery, rape and murder, frittered away his proceeds partying, and dared the local cops to catch him. Subversive debut effort from director Rog?rio Sganzerla, inspired by the notorious spree of Jo?o Acßcio Pereira da Costa, also stars Helena Ignez. 92 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Portuguese; Subtitles: English; featurettes; theatrical trailer. In Portuguese with English subtitles.