Quando as Mulheres Paqueram
Quando as Mulheres Paqueram

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Quando as Mulheres Paqueram

1971
Movie
84 min
Portuguese

Three English women on vacation in Brazil shake the structures of a Brazilian bourgeois family, but while one of them finds love, the other two are disappointed in flirting.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Carlos ReichenbachGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of women from different social strata decide to explore their sexuality and desires by openly engaging in flirtation and casual encounters in the bustling city of São Paulo. The film delves into their personal journeys as they navigate societal expectations and personal freedoms, often with humorous and dramatic consequences. It offers a glimpse into the changing social dynamics and sexual liberation movements of the early 1970s in Brazil.

Critical Reception

This film is recognized as an important early work in Brazilian cinema, particularly for its bold exploration of female sexuality and its contribution to the 'cinema marginal' movement. While not widely released internationally, it garnered attention within Brazil for its provocative themes and directorial style. Its reception was mixed, with some praising its daring subject matter and others criticizing its overt sensuality and narrative structure.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exploration of female desire and rebellion against societal norms.

  • Noted for its experimental and 'cinema marginal' aesthetic.

  • Some found the narrative and explicit content challenging for its time.

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Fun Fact

Carlos Reichenbach, the director, was a prominent figure in Brazil's 'cinema marginal' (underground cinema) movement, known for his unconventional and often controversial filmmaking.

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