Rolls-Royce Baby
Rolls-Royce Baby

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Rolls-Royce Baby

1975
Movie
Adult · 18+
84 min
German

A woman gets her chauffeur to driver her around in her Rolls-Royce where she picks up hitchhikers and seduces them in the backseat.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Ruy GuerraGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In Rio de Janeiro, the young and beautiful Luiza is known for her extravagant lifestyle and her passion for expensive cars, particularly her Rolls-Royce. Her life is a whirlwind of parties, lovers, and conspicuous consumption, driven by a desire to escape the mundane. However, her seemingly charmed existence begins to unravel as the consequences of her actions catch up with her, revealing the fragility of her opulent world.

Critical Reception

Rolls-Royce Baby is a visually striking film that explores themes of excess, desire, and the illusion of freedom in 1970s Brazil. While praised for its aesthetic and Pires's performance, some found its narrative less compelling than its style.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually rich with a strong sense of atmosphere.

  • Glória Pires delivers a captivating performance as the enigmatic Luiza.

  • The film's exploration of desire and societal critique is thought-provoking.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of a cinematic movement in Brazil that focused on social commentary and stylistic experimentation during the 1970s.

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