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Movie poster: A Grande Feira (1961)
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A Grande Feira

1961 · 93 min Drama Thriller
8.2 / 10 · TMDB

The naive sailor Ron arrives in Bahia to visit the famous Água dos Meninos street market. There, however, he is passed behind by the prostitute Maria, lover of the bandit Chico Diabo, who stabs him. He, however, can't forget her.

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Year 1961
Country Brazil
Genre Drama, Thriller
Director Roberto Pires
Runtime 93 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.2/10 (8 votes)

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Barreto crafts a raw, sensual portrait of Brazilian port life, where desire and violence simmer under the carnival surface. The black-and-white photography captures both the vibrant chaos of the market and the intimate despair of its characters.

What lingers after the final frame is the haunting contrast between Ron's hopeful gaze and Maria's world-weary eyes—a timeless clash of innocence and experience. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Roberto Pires

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