Hilda Furacão (1998)
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Storia
Hilda Furacão, once a young model who abandoned her groom at the altar, becomes infamous as 'Hilda the Hurricane', a high-class prostitute in 1950s Brazil. She captures society's attention and faces no issues until she falls in love with Malthus, a young novice believed to be a saint but under the strict control of Father Nelson, an intolerant priest. Meanwhile, Malthus' old friend Roberto, a communist reporter, tries to interview Hilda to uncover her reasons for turning towards prostitution. The political climate is tense due to the 'leftist threat', causing fear among the middle-classes.
Riassunto
Hilda Furacão (1998) is a Brazilian film directed by Bruno Barreto and adapted from Jorge Amado's novel of the same name. Set against the backdrop of 1950s Brazil, the movie explores themes of sexuality, politics, and religion through its central character, Hilda Furacão. The story revolves around Hilda's transformation from a model to an infamous prostitute, her love affair with Malthus, and the political tension caused by Roberto's communist beliefs.
