Parahyba Mulher Macho

Parahyba Mulher Macho

The woman every woman would like to be. The woman every man would like to have

1983 · 87 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama, History

Account an important part of the history of Brazil, through its main character, Anayde Beiriz a poet, journalist and revolutionary and libertarian teacher of the early twentieth century, known for its sexual liberalism, which shocked the pre-Revolution in the state of Paraíba during 1930. His love for João Dantas eventually forge João Pessoa's death, at that time, governor of of Paraíba. These events served as a trigger for the a revolution.

Directed by Tizuka Yamasaki · Written by José Joffily

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