Karina Objeto Do Prazer 1981 -

The story follows Maria (played by ), a young woman from a poor fishing family in northeastern Brazil. In a desperate act of survival or greed, her father sells her to Rufino Xavier Monteiro, a smuggler and gambling entrepreneur. Rufino rebrands her as "Karina" and forces her into a life of prostitution and striptease at his establishment.

Unlike standard pornochanchada (Brazilian softcore comedy), Jean Garret’s work is recognized for exploring the complexity of a patriarchal society and the harsh conditions faced by marginalized women. Karina Objeto Do Prazer 1981

The film features several prominent figures of early 1980s Brazilian cinema as seen on IMDb : as Karina/Maria Rosina Malbouisson as Sheila Luigi Picchi as Rufino Cláudio Cunha as Lucas (and Producer) Jean Garret (Director and Screenwriter) Critical Themes and Legacy The story follows Maria (played by ), a