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Flávio Bolsonaro Admits Seeking Film Funds, Denies Improper Benefits Amidst Banco Master Probe

From Folha de S.Paulo · () Portuguese

Translated from Portuguese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Senator Flávio Bolsonaro confirmed he asked Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro for private funding for a film about his father, Jair Bolsonaro.
  • He denied receiving any personal advantages from the former banker, stating the request was for private sponsorship of a private film.
  • The film, "Dark Horse," reportedly received R$ 61 million in financing, and audio recordings suggest Bolsonaro pressured Vorcaro for more funds, citing concerns about disappointing American actors involved.

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has addressed allegations concerning his request for funding for the film "Dark Horse," a project focused on his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro. In a statement, the senator confirmed approaching Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, for private financing for the film. He emphasized that this was a request for private sponsorship for a private endeavor, aiming to tell the story of his father.

More than ever, the installation of the CPI of Banco Master is fundamental. It is necessary to separate the innocent from the bandits. In our case, what happened was a son, looking for PRIVATE sponsorship for a PRIVATE film about his father's story.

— Flávio BolsonaroConfirming his request for film funding and calling for a parliamentary inquiry into Banco Master.

Bolsonaro stressed the importance of establishing the CPI (Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry) into Banco Master to distinguish between innocent parties and wrongdoers. He positioned himself as seeking legitimate private funding, distancing himself from any impropriety. The senator's defense centers on the idea that he was acting as a son seeking support for a film project, not engaging in illicit dealings or seeking personal gain.

I feel awkward about keep charging you, it's at a very decisive moment here for the film. And there are many installments behind, and everyone is tense and I'm worried here about the opposite effect of what we dreamed of for the film, right?

— Flávio BolsonaroIn an audio message to Daniel Vorcaro, expressing pressure to secure more funds for the film.

However, reports, including those from The Intercept and confirmed by Folha, reveal audio recordings where Flávio Bolsonaro appears to be pressing Vorcaro for additional funds. In these recordings, he expresses concern about disappointing the film's renowned American actors, Jim Caviezel and Cyrus Nowrasteh, and the negative impact a failure to pay them would have on the project's reputation. This detail adds a layer of complexity to the narrative, suggesting a more involved and perhaps urgent pursuit of financing than initially presented.

Imagine us defaulting on Jim Caviezel, on a Cyrus, the guys, wow, very renowned figures in American, world cinema. Wow, it would be very bad.

— Flávio BolsonaroIn an audio message to Daniel Vorcaro, highlighting concerns about disappointing the film's American actors.
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Originally published by Folha de S.Paulo in Portuguese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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