Name: Ele, o Boto
Genre: Drama
Released: 1987-07-16
Duration: 1 h 48 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Carlos Alberto Riccelli, Cássia Kis, Ney Latorraca

The movie plot is based on the folklore of "The Botte, or Dolphin" who comes out of the water disguised as a human in order to entice the village women to make love with him. He is particularly interested in the heroine of the movie, Corina, who has born him a child. The men of the village hate "The Botte" and want to kill him. From looking at the videocase, one would expect a somewhat "racy" film, but in actuality the movie is quite tame. There is some nudity, but nothing too explicit.

Portuguese-language cinema, spanning Portugal, Brazil, and other Lusophone regions, focuses on history, cultural identity, and the struggles of ordinary people, often framed with poetic or allegorical storytelling. In Portugal, cinema has emphasized meditative pacing and philosophical depth, reflecting on memory and tradition. In Brazil, it has often been politically charged and socially vibrant, highlighting inequality and resilience while experimenting with popular and avant-garde forms.

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The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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A dolphin takes the form of a human man in order to seduce the women of a fishing village.

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