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One year ago, Tesla's market value exceeded that of most other car firms combined. Elon Musk's net worth has since plummeted as investors seem to have realized that it is a car maker, not a world-changing tech firm. And Perfect Strangers is an Italian film that came out in 2016, winning a prize for its screenplay. We'll tell you why a film you may never have heard of has proven so successful.

In a scene reminiscent of the US Capitol riot two years ago, supporters of Brazil’s defeated president rampaged through government buildings yesterday. Our Brazil correspondent surveys the damage. We explain why Tesla’s share price has plummeted, and why an Italian film has been remade in more than 20 countries in the past six years. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer