
Descascado (2021)
Release Year: 2021
Nation: Brazil
Alternative Title: Skinned
Director: André Borelli
Writer: André Borelli
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Genre: Drama, Thriller
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Story
Breno, a neurotic young adult with an extremely regulated life, spends his days locked in his apartment, working, eating, sleeping, exercising, and seeking pleasure within his controlled environment. His routine is disrupted when Verônica, a beautiful shopkeeper, appears outside his apartment to invite him to visit her newly opened greengrocer. Intrigued by Verônica and the spontaneous sensation she awakens in him, Breno leaves his self-imposed bubble for the first time and becomes increasingly obsessed with her, ultimately leading his life down an unhealthy spiral.
Summary
Descascado is a Brazilian drama-thriller directed by André Borelli. The film centers around Breno, a young man who leads a meticulously controlled life within the confines of his apartment. His rigid routine is upended when he encounters Verônica, a charming shopkeeper who invites him into her world outside. This encounter ignites an obsessive passion in Breno that propels him towards unknown territories and dangerous territory.