Estômago - Eine gastronomische Geschichte

I saw this movie on the international film festival of Rotterdam, where it was rated 2nd on the audience price. Beautiful small and funny film, which you must see with a full stomach. A Brazilian / Italian co - production made with eye for detail, intelligent humor and some very funny twists, which seem to be very logical at the end of the movie. Two hours of entertainment, acted very well by all actors and a movie which will definitely find his way in all the festivals to become a major hit worldwide. I don't want to get into the story, it's one of those films who helps you to escape from the real world for a small two hours and from which you always thinks, why do i not see more movies like this? I really recommend this movie to an large audience. So go see this one, in a theater near by you or after dinner with your partner or some best friends.

Italian-Brazilian film that tells the story of a Northeastern Raimundo Nonato ( João Miguel ) who arrives in the big city and after suffering a lot from his innocence and lack of malice begins to discover her gift, her cuisine evolving from jobs and know Iria ( Fabíola birth ) a local prostitute, for whom she instantly creates special feelings for her .

At the same time that Raimundo's arch is shown, at a time, Raimundo's future and arch in prison is also shown, which also evolves rapidly through its culinary gifts, rising through the chain hierarchy. Sensational direction and editing.

We have great performances, both from Raimundo, iris, and other prisoners especially Bujiu ( Babu Santana . But not compared to the masterful soundtrack in an Italian 3/4 that brings us back a lot to the post-war Italian neo realism movement.

Stomach engraved in an ambience of a big city and its alleys, we see the arch of Raimundo Nonato who, even with all his innocence of feelings, ends up winning people by " stomach ", whether on your day or your new life day, the jail . Film worth it !

There are few movies out there that I will take the time to watch a second time, and even fewer movies that make me sincerely chuckle at some scenes. Estomago was one of those movies for me. It's not well known outside the borders of Brazil, but if you're looking for some good Brazilian dark comedies, this one is one of the better ones alongside O Cheiro do Ralo. I won't go into the details of the plot, but suffice it to say, it's a fun watch for those who like revenge fantasies and messed-up characters from the fringes of society who diabolically plot revenge in clever ways. Repeat after me: "Nonato CANIVETE!" One of my favourites of many good bits in this fun-to-watch film.

I enjoyed very much this film. It seems to be a simple story about a man -Raimundo, who comes to the big city and earns his living doing the only thing he knows: cooking. His talent leads him to know the owner of an Italian restaurant, and a prostitute. I like very much the way the film shows the relationship between them: seduction, obedience and competition. the story is easy to follow, amusing and sometimes funny. Anyway, I don't think this is all. Estomago (stomach) provides an interesting and sharp looking to our society: Both in business and in prison, there are rules to follow; power relationships according to abilities, strength, or money. Everyone is a victim in some way, but it is also guilty.

A poor Brazilian guy (cliché) from the northeast(cliché) comes to southeast (cliché) to get something and be someone(cliché). He is so silly that does dumb things and get in trouble (cliché). Its a great movie (wow, not a cliché).

I'm not complaining. The movie is really really fun. Its well written and you get into the story and the main character. I've just forgot about all the clichés and watched until I discovered why he was arrest (as you know in the first second of the movie).

The only thumb down is about the others characters. Seems like they've put all the efforts on the main and forgot about make them look real or possible.