Monteiro uses long, static takes and natural light to create a "powdery, matte world" of straight lines and kinky desires.
The film is highly polarizing, reflected in its mix of high praise and intense disdain: A ComГ©dia de Deus
The story follows João de Deus, the eccentric manager of the "Paradis" ice cream parlor in Lisbon. Known for his invention of a legendary house specialty and his fanatical obsession with hygiene, João leads a double life. In private, he meticulously maintains a "Book of Thoughts"—a sacred album containing his collection of female pubic hair. His routine is disrupted when his perverse attempts to "cultivate" his collection lead to a confrontation with a local butcher, triggering a disastrous turn of events for his quiet existence. Key Themes and Style Monteiro uses long, static takes and natural light