Precisamos Falar: Brazilian thriller explores social privilege

The Brazilian psychological thriller ‘Precisamos Falar’ is set for theatrical release, adapting the Dutch bestseller ‘The Dinner’ by Herman Koch. Directed by Pedro Waddington and Rebeca Diniz, the film transposes the original conflict to a Brazilian social context, focusing on the divide between social classes and the impunity often granted to privileged youth.

The plot follows two couples whose lives unravel after their teenage sons commit a brutal attack against a homeless woman in Rio de Janeiro. During a tense dinner, the parents must decide whether to protect their children or turn them over to justice. The film features performances by Marjorie Estiano, Alexandre Nero, Emílio de Mello, and Hermila Guedes.

Unlike previous international adaptations, this version utilizes varied settings to create a progressive suspense. The narrative draws parallels to real-world incidents of violence against homeless individuals, using the fictional conflict to examine the ethics of the elite and the naturalization of crime when committed by those in high social strata.