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The Kiss

1981 · 80 min Crime Thriller Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

When a pedestrian is hit by a bus, the simple clerk Arandir runs and kisses the moribund in a gesture of sympathy and unconditional pure love. Opportunist photographer Amado Pinheiro witnesses the scene and sees the opportunity to sell newspaper and, together with the despicable and abusive chief of police Cunha, accuses Arandir of homosexuality.

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Original Title O Beijo no Asfalto
Year 1981
Country Brazil
Genre Crime, Thriller, Drama
Director Bruno Barreto
Runtime 80 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (35 votes)

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The film constructs a gripping thriller that relies on the vulnerability of a single compassionate act in a society eager to corrupt it. It explores the brutal machinery of scandal, where opportunism and prejudice conspire to destroy an innocent man.

What lingers after the credits is a profound unease about the ease with which truth is twisted into a weapon. The clash between pure empathy and vile exploitation leaves a lasting, sobering impact. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Bruno Barreto

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