Bog of Beasts

Bog of Beasts

Year: 2006

Runtime: 80 mins

Language: Portuguese

Director: Cláudio Assis

Drama

A man falls in love with a teenage girl, who is exploited by her own grandfather, who sometimes takes her to a gas station to show her naked to whomever pays him some money.

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1

Auxiliadora's life under her cruel grandfather

In Baixio das Bestas, 16-year-old Auxiliadora lives under the harsh rule of her grandfather Heitor. Heitor forces her to do endless chores and uses her to earn money, publicly humiliating her to extract more profit. The town's poverty and Heitor's control lay the groundwork for the abuses to come.

early Baixio das Bestas
2

Maninho's interest and Heitor's warning

A local laborer named Maninho flirts with Auxiliadora, catching Heitor's wary eye. Heitor warns her to stay away from Maninho, trying to shield her from any relationship outside the house. The dynamic tightens as Maninho's attention becomes a source of tension in the household.

daytime Baixio das Bestas (construction site)
3

Cicero's payment and obsession

Cicero, a young man from a middle-class family, pays Heitor to keep eyes on Auxiliadora and soon becomes obsessed with her. He joins Everardo and his friends, a group that roams the town seeking trouble. Their presence foreshadows the violence and predatory behavior that follows.

evening Town area near gas station
4

Party at Dona Margarida's brothel

At Dona Margarida's brothel, Everardo and his cohort engage in predatory behavior toward the workers, especially Bela. Bela resists, but Everardo's violence leaves her badly injured and the others celebrate the cruelty. The episode exposes the town's complicity in exploitation.

night Dona Margarida's brothel
5

Dora and Ceica discuss Bela's fate; later cinema assault

Dora and Ceica reminisce about Bela's assault, while later at the cinema Everardo and two others subject Dora to a brutal crime. The group’s cruelty ripples through the community, affecting more people in the town. The consequences of their actions continue to unfold.

night Cinema
6

Auxiliadora forced to perform public humiliation at the gas station

Heitor has Auxiliadora stand naked for spectators at the local gas station, with Dona Maria profiting from the crowds. The humiliation is a stark display of control and the town's tolerance for abuse. This event happens at night, intensifying Auxiliadora's fear and powerlessness.

night Gas station (town)
7

Cicero abducts Auxiliadora

Cicero drives by, abducts Auxiliadora at gunpoint, and takes her to a field where she is subjected to a crime. The kidnapping marks a turning point, pulling her deeper into the danger posed by the men around her. The act occurs under cover of darkness near an open area outside town.

night Field
8

Auxiliadora escapes; Heitor's anger

Auxiliadora returns home in fear and Heitor lashes out, cursing and attempting to beat her in an effort to regain control. She escapes once again, seeking safety away from the house. The family's tension escalates as the aftermath of the assault unfolds.

the night after the assault Heitor's house
9

Maracatu dancers disrupt Heitor's life

A group of maracatu dancers bursts into Heitor's house, interrupting the tense moment and coinciding with Heitor's apparent heart attack. He collapses in the wake of the disruption, leaving the household in turmoil. The moment signals a turning point for Auxiliadora and the town.

evening Heitor's house
10

Aftermath and Auxiliadora's relocation

With Heitor dying in a coma, Auxiliadora moves to town to work at the gas station under Dona Maria's care. She begins a new, precarious life while the town debates her fate. The aftermath concentrates on the possibility of a different future, even as danger lingers.

post-crisis Town
11

Mario's proposal

Mario, a friend of Heitor, expresses willingness to marry Auxiliadora and give her a home, suggesting a potential escape from her past. The offer hints at fragile hope amid ongoing exploitation. The scene underscores the complex web of relationships surrounding Auxiliadora.

later Village
12

Closing: the rain worsens

The final scene notes the rain worsening, underscoring the town's continuing hardship and the uncertain future for Auxiliadora. The weather acts as a metaphor for ongoing suffering and the fragility of any chance at stability. The narrative closes on a somber, unsettled note.

closing Baixio das Bestas / town

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