
17 Jul 2006

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.
Shows the characteristics and tells the story of one of the most popular characters in Brazilian folklore: Saci. A man long ago cut paths on his farm in search of something lost, but his work is delayed with the visit of Saci. When this boy appears, the whole order is broken and no one escapes his bewilderment. The farmer then begins an adventure to try to capture him.
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17 Jul 2006
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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