What is A Kiss on the Mouth?
"A Kiss on the Mouth" is a documentary film. The film was made in the "Boca do Lixo" district in São Paulo.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 33 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 2, 1987
- Original language
- PT
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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"A Kiss on the Mouth" is a documentary film. The film was made in the "Boca do Lixo" district in São Paulo. It explores the lives of women in this area, specifically focusing on their work. The narrative is presented through the testimonies of the women themselves, with minimal intervention from the filmmakers. The film touches on the topic of AIDS, which was primarily associated with gay men at the time of the film's release. The women interviewed express skepticism about the risk of contracting AIDS and their reluctance to use condoms. One of the women shares her background, which includes experience as a madam and a drug dealer, and her current life as a working mother.
Should you watch it?
“Intimate testimonies reveal São Paulo’s street women confronting AIDS myths”
- First‑hand accounts from the women themselves
- Insight into 1980s AIDS perceptions among sex workers
- Unfiltered editing lets interviewees shape the narrative
- Brief 33‑minute runtime limits depth
- Focuses mainly on a few individuals, not the whole community
Watch it if you want an unvarnished documentary glimpse into the lives of São Paulo’s sex workers during the early AIDS crisis.
Features candid discussion of prostitution and health risks, appropriate for adult viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
What type of film is "A Kiss on the Mouth"?
It is a documentary released in 1987.
When was the film released?
It premiered in Brazil on 1 February 1987.
How long does the documentary run?
The runtime is about 33 minutes.
What subject does the documentary explore?
It examines the world of women prostitutes in downtown São Paulo, focusing on their own testimonies.
Is there a narrator or heavy commentary in the film?
The director intervenes minimally, allowing interviewees to lead the narrative with little editorial voice.
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