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A Febre do Sexo
Gavião is a bandit who is massacring the people of a region and kidnapping the women. Gregory is a hero, whose wife was also kidnapped and he is determined not to rest until he finds her.
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Plot Summary
A group of young adults, dissatisfied with their mundane lives, embark on a hedonistic journey filled with sexual exploration and emotional turmoil. As they seek pleasure and freedom, they confront their desires, fears, and the consequences of their choices, leading to unexpected revelations about themselves and each other.
Critical Reception
This Brazilian erotic drama was a product of its time, catering to a specific audience interested in its provocative themes. While it achieved some popularity, critical analysis often focused on its explicit content and narrative simplicity.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its boldness in exploring taboo subjects.
Criticized for a sometimes flimsy plot in favor of erotic scenes.
Considered a notable example of Brazilian erotic cinema from the early 1980s.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of Brazilian 'pornochanchada' films, which were popular erotic comedies or dramas that often had suggestive titles and themes but were not always explicitly pornographic.
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