How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman

How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman

A film for every palate.

Directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos

Produced by Condor Filmes, Regina Filmes

197184 min6.1 / 10

A playful, formally inventive Cinema Novo film that uses a Frenchman's captivity among the Tupinambás as a vehicle for cultural satire and anthropological curiosity, blending comedy with genuine strangeness.

In 1594 Brazil, a frenchman becomes a prisoner of the Tupinambás. While waiting to be executed, the foreigner learns the habits of the indigenous people and joins a woman who tries to help him escape.

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  • Is How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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