Amarelo Manga (2002)
Release Year: 2002
Nation: Brazil
Alternative Title: Couleur de mangue, Kitrino mango, Zólte mango, Mango Yellow
Director: Cláudio Assis
Writer: Hilton Lacerda
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Story
In the impoverished neighborhood of Recife, various eccentric characters intersect within a seedy bar and a rundown hotel. Dunga, a gay man working at the hotel, harbors an unrequited crush on Wellington, a married butcher with a religious wife named Kika and a mistress, Dayse. Meanwhile, Isaac, a necrophiliac suffering from terminal illness, owns a yellow Mercedes Benz and is obsessed with Lígia, the owner of Bar Avenida.
Summary
Amarelo Manga (Yellow Mango) is a 2002 Brazilian drama film directed by Cláudio Assis. Set in Recife's low-income neighborhoods, it weaves together tales of its colorful inhabitants struggling with their desires and identities. The narrative explores themes of sexuality, religion, and death through its eclectic characters, each grappling with their own personal demons.
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