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\u201cSergio\u201d actor\/producer Wagner Moura and the filmmakers behind the film dropped by TheWrap Studio at Sundance to discuss the film\u2019s subject \u2014 Brazilian United Nations diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello. Moura, who hails from Brazil like Vieira de Mello, opened up about his ambition to produce films about Latins.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have this ambition, this dream, of producing films about Latin people that don\u2019t bring forth stereotypes,\u201d Moura told TheWrap\u2019s Steve Pond.\u00a0 \u201cThis film is kind of based on a book about Sergio and for me that was the best way to start that kind of dream.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSergio is a Brazilian, and I\u2019m Brazilian, and it\u2019s very important, especially considering the moment of Brazil is going through now to have him as an example of a man who had empathy which is something that I feel many world leaders nowadays would benefit a lot from,\u201d added Moura. \u201cThe great thing was to to make people aware, especially of who this guy was.\u201d<\/p>\n
Also Read:<\/strong> ‘Shirley’ Director Says Elisabeth Moss Was Always the ‘Top Choice’ to Play Author Shirley Jackson (Video)<\/p>\n Brazilian United Nations diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello has an extensive resume: assistant high commissioner for refugees, special representative of the secretary-general in Kosovo, transitional administrator in East Timor. It\u2019s 2003 and his latest role as high commissioner for human rights sees him traveling to Iraq to lead peace efforts under President George W. Bush. As he tries to balance heightening tensions on the ground with his desire to spend more time with his partner, Carolina Larriera, the unexpected and tragic happens, forcing Sergio to reflect on his 34 years of service to the UN and, more importantly, on the woman he loves.<\/p>\n Festival veteran Greg Barker transforms his documentary of the same name (2009 Sundance Film Festival, Documentary Editing Award) into a gripping work of fiction that honors Sergio\u2019s legacy by portraying him in his fullness.<\/p>\n Read original story \u2018Sergio\u2019 Star Wagner Moura on His Ambition to Produce Films About Latins (Video) At TheWrap<\/p>\n<\/div>\n