Hilda Furacão
1998 • Drama
After stirring society by leaving her groom at the alter and going directly to a prostitution house, a young model becomes the city's most famous harlot, known as "Hilda the Hurricane", in the 50's Brazil. She could do fine if it wasn't for Malthus, a young novice said to be a saint, for whom she falls in love. However, the boy is kept under the strict, severe doctrine of Father Nelson, a conservative priest intolerant even to every minor sin. Things start getting harder when Roberto, Malthus' old friend and a communist reporter (the actual author of the story), tries to interview Hilda and disclosure the real reasons behind her radical change of mind. In the meantime, the middle-classes are terrified by the "leftist threat" in Brazilian politics.
Dive into the world of Roberto Drummond’s 'Hilda Furacão', an intriguing novel that paints a captivating picture of 1950s Brazil. Unlike the TV adaptation, the book offers an intimately detailed narrative centered around the rebellious and enigmatic character, Hilda. With Drummond’s exceptional storytelling, readers are transported into a vibrant era marked by social change and cultural richness.
By reading the novel, you gain a deeper understanding of the themes that underpin Hilda’s story, experiencing firsthand the contrasts and conflicts she faces in a society poised on the brink of transformation. The novel’s rich prose and complex characters provide an immersive experience that is often lost in visual adaptations. Embrace the chance to explore the layers of emotion and history woven into the book’s pages, offering insights only the original literary work can provide.
Hilda Furacão inspired from
Hilda Furacão
by Roberto Drummond