Bonitinha Mas Ordinária ou Otto Lara Rezende (1981)
Release Year: 1981
Nation: Brazil
Alternative Title: Bonitinha, mas Ordinária, 可爱但很普通, Красивая, но обыкновенная
Director: Braz Chediak
Writer: Doc Comparato, Gilvan Pereira, Jorge Laclette, Nelson Rodrigues, Sindoval Aguiar
Production & Genre
Keywords
Keywords: arranged marriage, based on play, double life, female frontal nudity, female pubic hair, female rear nudity, gang rape, limp penis, male frontal nudity, male rear nudity, marriage for money, prostitute, rape, rape of a virgin, sex party, snorting cocaine, suicide, unwanted marriage, virgin, watching porn
Story
In 1980s Rio de Janeiro, Maria Cecilia, the 17-year-old virgin daughter of wealthy Dr. Werneck, finds herself in a traumatic ordeal when she is raped by five black men after her car breaks down near an isolated junkyard. In an effort to salvage his family's honor and reputation, Werneck arranges for his partner Peixoto to find Maria Cecilia a husband among their company's employees. Peixoto selects the humble but principled Edgard, offering him a substantial sum of money if he marries Maria Cecilia. However, Edgard is torn between this opportunity and his genuine affection for Ritinha, his neighbor. As Edgard grapples with his conscience, he becomes privy to disturbing revelations about Maria Cecilia, Peixoto, and Ritinha, ultimately leading to a tragic conclusion.
Summary
Bonitinha Mas Ordinária ou Otto Lara Rezende (1981) is a Brazilian drama-thriller directed by Braz Chediak, based on the play 'O Rei da Vela' by Otto Lara Rezende. The film tackles controversial themes such as class divisions, arranged marriage, and the aftermath of sexual violence. Set against the backdrop of Rio de Janeiro's social hierarchy during the 1980s, it explores the destructive power dynamics within a wealthy family when faced with scandal. The movie is notable for its exploration of moral dilemmas and societal expectations, as well as its unflinching portrayal of taboo subjects.