VIPs

VIPs: The True Story of a Man Who Bluffed His Way to the Top Marcelo da Rocha, an average teenager, always wanted to be someone else. He ran away from home and started working in a hangar, learning to fly airplanes and getting involved in contraband. But his biggest coup was yet to come: posing as businessman Henrique Constantino, brother of the owner of Gol airline, at a resort in Recife. For a few days, Marcelo convinced all the VIPs at the party that he was the real Henrique, except for one woman who knew his secret but let herself be seduced by him. However, his deceit was eventually exposed in a TV interview, and Marcelo was forced to escape. This film is based on the true story of Marcelo da Rocha, one of the biggest frauds in the world, who cons his way from the criminal underworld to the glamorous heights of high society. With his ability to imitate people, Marcelo takes on various identities, from a pilot to a businessman, and charms his way into the lives of the wealthy and powerful. But as he gains more power and prestige, Marcelo must confront the true cost of his deception and decide who he really wants to be. With a gripping storyline and exceptional performances, VIPs is a thrilling drama that explores the complexities of identity and the blurred lines between reality and deception.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as VIPs include The Good Lie, Manchester by the Sea, Moneyball, The Social Network, The Blind Side, The Pursuit of Happyness.