Born in the misery of Brazilian slums, Jorge becomes a luxury house burglar nicknamed “The Red Light Bandit” by the sensationalist press. In addition to wearing a red flashlight, he talks to his hostages in an irreverent tone and makes bold breakthroughs to later spend the money extravagantly.

Made when the director was only 21 (!), The Red Light Bandit is a fearless, kaleidoscopic work of late-60s countercultural filmmaking. Described by the filmmaker as “a western about the third world,” its bold imagery, dense editing, and crackling cacophony of sights and sounds is truly energizing.