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The French invasions and the civil war devastated Portugal from north to south.
The highest rural exodus left the country uninhabited and ungovernable.
This is the brave story of those who decided to stay.
In Portugal robbery happens in the name of the God.
Robbery happens in the name of the king.
In the name of the Queen.
Robbery happens in the name of the government.
And robbery also happens in the name of the people.
Since the beginning of time, men have always been slaves.
But neither exists good that lasts forever nor evil that doesn’t come to an end.
The Devil comes in many shapes.
Poor fellow! Where on earth would he show up!
Watch it! Don’t wrinkle my jacket.
Damned liberalists! They are ruining the oldest and most respected kingdom in Europe.
Let us pray they won’t do the same to our beloved country.
The Godmother was referring to Portugal, Father.
So, the south is not as good as we are told, brave Basílio?
So far, it’s not better.
Politics has its advantages but it causes many headaches.
During the day, he steals like a politician.
And at night he helps himself like a bandit.
THE DEVIL
Is that you, brother?
Yes, that’s me. The King.
Only the queen is missing.
You better watch out for the ticks!
THE MADMAN
So? I’ve heard the world is about to end?
Hello, godfather.
Hello
Well, truth be told, our planet it’s a little bit old.
And does it make any sense to bring a child to this world when destiny is what one figures out?
THE STAR
“Maria, you are the chosen one”
I was in heaven and I spoke with Jesus.
You could have had a snack there.
God gave me the power.
He named me the Third Eve.
I can tie and untie, preach and baptize.
God will cover us with His grace.
Help and dress your neighbour.
Even though you remain naked, God will cover you with His grace.
Are you ok, Felícia?
Be careful, don´t get hurt.
Get your hands off my wife, ***!
Are you ok?
Get me out of here.
What are you doing, Felícia?
Get out of there.
JUSTICE
You’ve asked for the help of God, and it’s the law who knocks at your door, witch!
Come! Come pray with us!
You pray.
The day I walk your altar it will be to arrest you.
Help me, sister. I need those powers of yours.
God asked me to save mankind. You ask me to destroy it?
I don´t want this child.
I would be the mother of the new messiah.
This is the son of the devil.
THE LOVERS
In the name of her majesty, the queen, stop!
Jesus is happy, sister.
So what? We took His cross.
He even looks different.
The messiah is born, sister.
You can keep him.
How does he look like?
It’s a girl.
20 YEARS LATER
“It was taken to the police quarters, a boy decently dressed, of candid and expeditious behaviour... for this boy, so elegant, so smart, is just simply a girl with pleasant looks and insinuating...”
PART II THE TRUE STORY OF THE WOMAN-MAN OR THE MAN-WOMAN.
Have you heard about the Black Widow, António?
There is no experienced man who hasn’t.
And, apart from extinction, what destiny should have a living being who devours his mate?
You have detained the wrong man.
I know nothing about those disgusting stories.
THE HANGED MAN
Is it yours, Antónia?
Yes.
It doesn´t look like.
Let’s hope it would look like when I get it dressed.
Are you keeping it for some special occasion?
That mask is cursed.
How many more years do I have to live, witch?
Enough to save my daughter from hanging.
She killed her own father.
Neither I nor God can save her.
Antónia das Neves, what do you have to say in your defense?
Your Honor, I declare myself guilty.
But I only deceived who wanted to be deceived.
It wasn’t my intention to offend God or those who truly loved me.
I hid that I am a woman but I´ve never hidden my true feelings.
I hid that I am a woman, yes, but I’ve never hidden my true feelings.
In the name of her majesty, the queen, get me out of here!
DEATH
PART III THE NEW WORLD
MARIA COROADA The untold story.