In Brazil’s bustling cinema scene, an unexpected contender has taken center stage. The evangelical film “A Forja—O Poder da Transformação” (The Forge—The Power of Transformation) has surpassed all expectations. It has outperformed major Hollywood releases and secured its place as the highest-grossing film in Brazilian theaters. The movie’s success story began four weeks ago when […]
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