The Red Light Bandit Blu-ray presents one of the most explosive and confrontational works of Brazilian cinema, a landmark of the Cinema Marginal movement that shattered narrative conventions and openly challenged social and political norms. Written and directed by Rogerio Sganzerla at just 21 years old, the film remains as provocative and unpredictable today as it was upon release.

Inspired by police reports of a real-life criminal who terrorized Sao Paulo in the 1960s, the story follows a charismatic outlaw who robs the wealthy, mocks the authorities, and transforms into an unlikely folk hero. Part crime thriller, part anarchic satire, and part grindhouse provocation, the film moves with restless energy, colliding pop culture, media sensationalism, and political rage into a singular cinematic assault.

Starring Paulo Villaca and Helena Ignez, The Red Light Bandit rejects traditional storytelling in favor of raw collage, abrupt tonal shifts, and a defiantly anti-establishment spirit. This worldwide Blu-ray premiere presents the film newly scanned in 2K from the original camera negative, reaffirming its status as one of the most radical and influential films to emerge from Latin American underground cinema.

directed by: Rogerio Sganzerla
starring: Paulo Villaca, Helena Ignez
1968 / 93 min / Portuguese

The Red Light Bandit [Blu-ray]

Name: The Red Light Bandit [Blu-ray]
Brand: Severin Films

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BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES
• worldwide Blu-ray premiere
• new 2K scan from the original camera negative
• Cinema Marginal: interview with producer and film conservationist Paulo Sacramento
• The Anti-Muse: interview with actress Helena Ignez
• trailer
• short film: Comics by Rogerio Sganzerla
• short film: Horror Palace Hotel by Jairo Ferreira
• introduction to Horror Palace Hotel by filmmaker Dennison Ramalho

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• standard Blu-ray edition

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Label: Severin Films
Edition: standard edition
Number of discs: 1
Region: Blu-ray region free
Audio: Portuguese
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