: The film has been criticized for its harsh portrayal of specific real-life doctors, which some find overly simplified or one-sided.
(2018) is a biographical medical thriller directed by Sérgio Rezende that dramatizes the final days of Tancredo Neves, the first civilian elected president of Brazil after the military dictatorship. General Reception O Paciente - O Caso Tancredo Neves
: Reviewers universally praise Othon Bastos for his brilliant portrayal of Tancredo Neves, capturing the leader's political skill and personal suffering. : The film has been criticized for its
: The movie effectively portrays the national anxiety of 1985, where the return to democracy hung by a thread as the president-elect fought for his life. Critical Perspectives : The movie effectively portrays the national anxiety
: Based on the book by Luís Mir, the film takes a revisionist and critical look at the medical treatment Neves received, accusing physicians of catastrophic mistakes that led to his death.
: Some critics note that the script is highly sympathetic to Neves, portraying him almost exclusively as a heroic figure dedicated to democracy, without delving into his earlier political career.
