O Prazer do Sexo

With the woman's death in the birth of her child, a father starts to raise him with comfort and affection. When the time is right, the father, in middle age, makes the boy his companion in bohemian and non-committal amorous adventures. Father and son meet at a nightclub frequented by women who make appointments easier.

Directed by John Doo, O Prazer do Sexo leans on a strong ensemble — Zaira Bueno, Rubens Pignatari, Carlos Milani — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1982.