Name: Retrato Falado de uma Mulher Sem Pudor
Genre: Crime
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Monique Lafond, Paulo César Peréio, John Herbert

A Classy and Very Sensual Erotic-Thriller

The model Paula Marcondes (Monique Lafond) is drowned in her bathtub. The police do not find any evidence that the criminal has broken in the apartment; therefore they assume that the killer would be an acquaintance of the victim. They find an agenda, with names of powerful and influential persons, and chief of police Dirceu Néllis assigns Detective Silvio Almeida (Hélio Porto) to investigate the murder case.

Silvio finds the name of the scum Johnny Gravatinha (John Herbert) and Juca, the singer, in the agenda and he begins his investigation visiting Gravatinha in his office. The crook is with his mistress Jandira (Nicole Puzzi) and tells details of his relationship with Paula, but he does not give much attention to the detective. Then he arrests Juca and the violent detective Lucas (Eduardo Abbas) gets his confession by the use of torture. Then, Silvio meets the flight attendant Priscilla (Zélia Toledo); Paula's ex-husband Leopoldo Bergson (Serafim Gonzalez); the banker and Paula's ex-fiancé José Roldão (Fúlvio Stefanini); Abdel Azis Camel (Paulo César Peréio); Cacá Salles (Jonas Bloch); and Marcos Arruda (Luiz Carlos de Moraes). Each man describes how he had met Paula and shagged her. Detective Silvio Almeida analyses the investigation and discloses the identity of the killer and his motives.

"Retrato Falado de Uma Mulher Sem Pudor" is a classy and very sensual erotic- thriller. Monique Lafond is extremely beautiful and sexy in the role of a model that is murdered and along the investigation of a determined detective, he learns details of her love affairs with different men, for the delight of the viewers. The story is well written; the cinematography is of high-quality; and the music score of Egberto Gismonti is another plus in this erotic film. My vote is six. 

Title (Brazil): "Retrato Falado de Uma Mulher Sem Pudor" ("Identikit of a Shameless Woman")

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 crime genre features criminal activities, investigations, law enforcement, crimes, and the pursuit of justice. Crime stories often revolve around the planning, execution, and consequences of criminal acts, as well as the efforts to solve and prevent such acts. They explore various aspects of criminal behavior, motives, and the moral dilemmas faced by both perpetrators and those seeking to uphold the law.

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A model is found dead in the bathtub of her own mansion. A policeman tries to investigate, inquiring the rich and powerful men who knew her.

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