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The Island of Prohibited Pleasures

1979 · 96 min Drama Thriller
3.5 / 10 · TMDB

There's the continent ruled by a repressive government and there's an island where political activists of the continent take refuge on running away from the continent's police. This island is their last stand – there they live in a way not possible in the continent – free love, no possessions, brotherhood… In the continent, a killer is sent to the island to kill the revolutionary leaders. The killer is a woman , Ana (Neide Ribeiro). She will go there as a journalist sent there to interview the leaders of the movement. On arriving to the island, she will find out that things were much different from what she expected. Will Ana be involved by the "island of forbidden pleasures." Will she fulfill her mission?

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Original Title A Ilha dos Prazeres Proibidos
Year 1979
Country Brazil
Genre Drama, Thriller
Director Carlos Reichenbach
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.5/10 (11 votes)

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The Island of Prohibited Pleasures is an acquired taste at 3.5/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1979. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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