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Adultério Por Amor
The middle-class housewife Natália and her husband Guido Rossi have been married for three years unsuccessfully trying to have a baby. Their best friends are Flora and Guido's partner Jorge that have three children. Guido refuses to be submitted to clinical examination while Natália secretly submits and finds that she is healthy. Natália loves Guido but feels that their marriage is near to the end. When Natália travels to Poços de Caldas with Flora to rest for a couple of days, she meets the student Gustavo and decides to have one night stand with him to get pregnant and save her marriage. Seven months later, Gustavo finds Natália and blackmails her, forcing the future mother to take an ultimate decision.
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Plot Summary
The film centers on a sophisticated woman who, trapped in a loveless marriage, seeks solace and passion in an extramarital affair. As her relationship intensifies, she finds herself entangled in a complex web of emotions and societal pressures, leading to difficult choices that impact her life and those around her.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'Adultério Por Amor' received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its exploration of complex relationships and the performances of its cast, particularly Antônio Fagundes and Joana Fonn. However, some noted its melodramatic tendencies and conventional narrative structure.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its mature handling of adult themes and emotional depth.
Noted for strong performances, especially from the lead actors.
Some found the plot a bit predictable, lacking significant narrative surprises.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of Brazilian films in the late 1970s exploring themes of relationships and societal norms, often with a sensual undertone.
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