Fátima Muniz

A terrified young woman is staring at a disturbing monstrosity, a kind of Pagan spirit that has sprung out of a river. Such is the opening scene of Pajeú, named after the creature, a fantastic character which follows the meanderings of the river and drives the story. Eager to get rid of a nightmare that is infecting her life, Maristela is looking into the story of Pajeú, the now forgotten figure buried in the depths of the city of Fortaleza. The film goes through successive urban transformations leading to the burying of Pajeú, a mystery imbued with supernatural elements.

국회의원 ‘보르헤스’를 중심으로 결성된 비밀 클럽 ‘카니발 클럽’은 마음 깊이 들끓는 추악한 쾌락과 행복을 실현하기 위해 일꾼들을 성적으로 착취하다가 살육하고 요리해 먹는 일을 반복한다. 그러던 어느 날 사업가 부부 ‘옥타비오’와 ‘길다’가 우연히 ‘보르헤스’의 비밀을 알게 되면서 회원들 간에 배신이 발생하고, 그들 앞에는 걷잡을 수 없는 핏빛 암투가 기다리고 있는데…

A teacher awaits the arrival of his late students. Far away, a young couple wakes up surrounded by trees. It’s ten-fifteen in the morning.