Saramandaia (TV Series 1976) Poster

(1976)

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8/10
The Brazilian view on fantasy
Sylar19621 February 2007
Saramandaia is another great series from the genius Dias Gomes. The story is about a city where many fantastic things happen. It has a werewolf; a man whose heart literally goes up to his mouth; a winged baby, and other unbelievable things. It was a characters story, so people still recall them after all these years.

The main plot is about two beverage companies that economical and politically ruled a countryside town. The place, formerly known as Bole-bole, name of one of the companies, had it changed, by popular voting, to Saramandaia, the name of its rival. It was the very first time I watched fantastic actor Antônio Fagundes. By that time, I didn't like him because his character, Lua Viana, which was pretty cheesy. Of course, time proved I was wrong about mr. Fagundes' acting skills. It was very good to see beautiful and classy late Dina Sfat as a northeastern boarding house owner. I confess I still miss her sometimes. Americans like fantasy movies, so I recommend Saramandaia for all those guys who like to see the strange and the exotic.
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10/10
Magnificent
Skipfishh31 October 2023
Warning: Spoilers
The best soap opera in the entire history of Brazilian TV, perhaps worldwide. Spectacular in every way, especially considering the time in which it was made. Brilliant and perfect actors in their roles, sublime direction, brilliant script and spectacular soundtrack in a crazy fantasy story, with a werewolf, a man who released ants through his nose, another who released his heart through his mouth, another who had wings, a woman who ate so much that she exploded, etc., etc., always with lightness and great humor.

It's a shame that all the chapters of this soap opera were lost in the fire at TV Globo (the TV station that produced and broadcast the soap opera in the 70s), two new versions of "Saramandaia" were made in the last two decades, but very weak, without even come close to the grace and charm of the original version.

Rating 10 out of 10.
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