The Body Won't Close
Santo Amaro, Bahia, serves as the setting for discussions on the legendary capoeira player Besouro Mangangà and the concept of bodily invulnerability amidst violence.
Synopsis
Santo Amaro, Bahia, serves as the setting for discussions on the legendary capoeira player Besouro Mangangà and the concept of bodily invulnerability amidst violence.
Synopsis
Santo Amaro, Bahia, is the backdrop for the story of Besouro Mangangà, a legendary capoeira player known for his ability to "close" his body, rendering himself invulnerable. Local men discuss the meaning of this concept within their violent environment. The filmmaker reflects on his own struggles with bodily boundaries, questioning the balance between isolation and connection. The documentary runs for 73 minutes and competes for the RAI Film Prize and Basil Wright Film Prize.
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