O Artesão de Mulheres
O Artesão de Mulheres

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O Artesão de Mulheres

1978
Movie
77 min
Portuguese

Dr. Marcus Vinícius and his employee, Trindade, benefit from their massage clinic to attend beautiful women.

Insights

Director: Henrique LisboaGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

In a small Brazilian town, a lonely craftsman who makes artificial limbs finds himself drawn to the women of the community. He uses his skills to create idealized versions of them, but his creations begin to take on a life of their own, leading to unexpected and often humorous consequences.

Critical Reception

The film is a quirky and somewhat surreal exploration of desire, art, and community, notable for its unusual premise and dark comedic undertones. It received a mixed but generally positive reception for its originality and performances, though some found its tone uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its imaginative and unique narrative.

  • Noted for its blend of drama and dark humor.

  • Some critics found the pacing and thematic coherence to be inconsistent.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a short story by the renowned Brazilian writer Murilo Rubião.

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