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The Man Who Challenged the Devil

2007 · 106 min

A boisterous, bawdy picaresque that mixes earthy folklore with satirical mischief, feeling like a tall tale told with a wink.

Overview: After being forced into a marriage and enduring a humiliating work routine in the hands of his father-in-law, Zé Araújo becomes the mythical Ojuara, an unconventional hero devoted to debauchery.
How it feels: Whimsical, absurd, satirical and campy. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Freedom, identity, rebellion, betrayal
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: freedom
identity
rebellion
betrayal
love
Places: countryside
small town
Era: timeless
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong