Good Manners

In a São Paulo grappling with urban decay and social unrest, Clara, a lonely nurse, is hired by the wealthy and enigmatic Ana to care for her unborn child. As their relationship deepens, Clara uncovers unsettling secrets about Ana's pregnancy and the true nature of the creature she is carrying, leading to a fantastical and terrifying transformation. The film explores themes of motherhood, class, and the monstrous within society.

Good Manners received widespread critical acclaim for its ambitious storytelling, striking visuals, and genre-bending approach. Critics praised its unique blend of social commentary, folklore, and body horror, highlighting its originality and thematic depth. Audiences were often divided due to its unconventional narrative and unsettling tone, but the film garnered significant attention on the festival circuit.

• A visually stunning and deeply unsettling modern fairy tale that masterfully blends social commentary with folkloric horror.

• Praised for its bold narrative, thematic richness, and daring exploration of motherhood and monstrosity.

• Hailed as a unique and ambitious work of speculative fiction that challenges conventional genre boundaries.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciate the film's originality, unique concept, and striking visuals, often describing it as thought-provoking and artistic. Some viewers found the pacing slow or the story too unconventional, but the majority commended its artistic merit and impactful storytelling.

Winner of the Golden Raven at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, and received numerous accolades at other international film festivals.

The film draws heavily on Brazilian folklore, particularly the legend of the 'lobisomem' (werewolf), reinterpreting it within a contemporary urban setting and exploring themes of societal anxieties and the otherness of motherhood.