The review of SolantGomes is good, but fails perspective. The brilliant story -- considered the masterpiece of brazilian genius GuimarãesRosa (Nobel nominate) -- has its roots in Greek/Latin & Medieval mythologies. Like Perseus and Arthur, Matraga goes from "kingdom" and pleasure, all the way down to Hell. And to free his soul through redemption, he must suffer and toil. The film captures deeply the original story and is by far worth of the many prizes it won. Photography is perfect, actors are brilliant and plot develops perfectly. Not to be missed !!