'Aquarius' trivia and fun facts

Cannes Film Festival

The premier was in the official section of the international film festival of Cannes (2016)

Controversy

The film was sparked controversy after been r-rated +18 for Ministry of Justice (Brasil). After that, some named this act as sabotage. Finally this film was r-rated with +16.

Film Festivals

This film was nominated in different film festivals as César Awards, France and Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Against Dilma Rousseff

During the film's premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, the cast protested against the Brazilian "democracy".