Sergio

This drama follows the experiences of Sérgio Vieira de Mello, a Brazilian United Nations diplomat sent to Iraq following the US invasion. Tasked with leading peace efforts in a volatile environment, he navigates a dangerous political landscape and clashes with American official Paul Bremer over the reopening of the Abu Ghraib prison. After a powerful explosion hits the UN building in Baghdad in August 2003, the story explores the life of the diplomat as he faces a struggle for survival while reflecting on his career and his relationship with Carolina.

The film was directed by Greg Barker, who previously directed The Age of AIDS in 2006. The cast is led by Wagner Moura in the title role, alongside Ana de Armas, Garret Dillahunt, Will Dalton, Bradley Whitford, and Brían F. O'Byrne. Produced by companies from Albania, Jordan, the United States, and Thailand, the production had a budget of 16 million USD. The movie received a moderate response from viewers, earning a 6.2 rating on IMDb from 12,000 votes and a 6.6 rating on TMDB from 367 votes. These audience scores are higher than the rating given by film critics, which stands at 5.4 based on 48 reviews.