26 Aug 2023
Valley of Souls
A black family tries to defend their land against invaders but gets caught between a mischievous witch and a tortured spirit eager for revenge.
Matinta Perera
Tells the story of Matinta Perera, a witch who demands offerings to the citizens of a small city in the North of Brazil.
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Laura Cardoso Narrator
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