Madame Satã (2002) - full transcript

The accused, a.k.a.
Benedito Emtabaj? da Silva...

is a mischief-maker
well known to the police.

He frequents the district of Lapa
and its vicinities.

He is a passive pederast,
who shaves his eyebrows...

and imitates women,
even changing his own voice.

He has no religion.

He smokes, gambles
and is addicted to alcohol.

He has no education.

He speaks crudely,
in the language of the gutter.

He is of little intelligence.

He hates society, which rejects him
because of his vices...



and associates
with pederasts, whores...

procurers and other misfits.

He boasts about his wealth
but has no regular work.

His money can come only
from degenerate criminal activities.

He has numerous prior convictions.

When in custody,
he is often disruptive...

and attacks police officers.

He is cunning,
an habitual law-breaker.

For all these reasons,
he poses a great threat to society.

Rio de Janeiro, capital city...

May 12, 1932.

"In Arabia, there lived
a handsome but cruel Sultan.

Every night he married a virgin
whom he slew before morning.

To put an end to this cruelty,
the lovely Sheherazade...



a virgin of rare beauty
and sultry perfume...

offered herself in marriage
to the young tyrant.

Rousing his curiosity and desire...

Sheherazade spun...

tales of adventure and love.

Day by day she put off...

her death.

After 10O1 nights...

the Sultan finally...

yielded to her lures. "

THE LUX CABARET PRESENTS
VIT?RIA DOS ANJOS

How are you?

I wasn't expecting anyone.

Looking for some fun?

- Piss off.
- I wouldn't pay you anyway.

$400 for the two of you.

- Hello.
- Hello. Good night.

Be careful.

BLUE DANUBE
BAR AND RESTAURANT

Six.

Seven.

Ten!

Two!

- Hi, Gentlemen.
- Nine.

- Now my luck's going to change.
- Your rabbit's foot's thirsty.

How was the show today? Pretty?

Classy, as always.

- Six.
- Seven!

Throw, Taboo. See what you can do.

You know I don't like
to gamble, Laurita.

Swear to me
That you love me

And I will return

But if you love falsely

Your love I will spurn

Do you know that beauty?

That thief dated a girlfriend of mine.

- Don't mix with him.
- Of course I will.

He looks like trouble.

Jo?o!

Has anyone ever told you
you look like an Indian prince?

No man who surrenders
to this sinful drug...

Satan's dust,
can ever satisfy a woman.

What a beautiful sermon!

What's beautiful is this flask
I'm taking from your pocket.

What the hell!

Come on.

I told you, I'm done for the night.

When was a hooker
ever done for the night?

Dance with me, Jo?o.

Come here.

Please, sir,
let's keep it peaceful in here.

You can sit on my prick, baby.

Excuse me!

Who does he think he is,
grabbing me like that?

What a vicious man!

I hate violence.

To hell with this guy!

- You! Come with me.
- I'm not going anywhere! Let me go!

- Let me go!
- No woman turns me down, lady!

Quit it, Jo?o!

Quit it!

Take a hike, pig!

What is this? What?!

A big man like you needs a piece?
Get out of here!

Beat it!
Get lost, asshole!

I'm no stray dog, fatso!

Fatso!

- You OK?
- Yes.

Show's over.

Show's over, come on.

I kicked that fat pig's ass
for you.

For your beautiful
pearly eyes.

I'm forever sweeping up dust,
this house is always dirty!

The floor's filthy, Laurita.

Clean this pigsty up.

- Have you fixed Victoria's dress?
- Yes.

- Are Amador's towels washed?
- All of them.

- How about madam's dress?
- I already washed it.

- Did you dry it?
- My name isn't sun.

Sun-of-a-bitch!

And your ass...

You get it stuffed today?

Not today. Yesterday...

- Lord, what a filthy mouth!
- Shut up and sort the rice.

Put the beans on, madam.
I'm going to check on the baby.

It's soup time.

Doesn't it hurt when you
comb your hair like that?

Sure, but it's worth it.
Looks beautiful, soft as silk.

I've been doing the same show
for two years now.

But it's superb! When you say...

"In Arabia, there lived a handsome
but cruel Sultan...

every night he wedded... "

It's time to stop.

Enough.

The public wants something new.

You should do a show about China.

As if you'd know where China is?

China is a wonderful place.

It's at the other end of the world.

There, everything is upside down.

A Negro here is white there.
Daytime here is night there.

And people sleep with open eyes,
and wake up with closed eyes.

That's the stupidest thing
I ever heard!

Greg?rio...

Maybe you could pay me tomorrow?

I've been working here
for two months.

Drop by the office. Tomorrow.

You said that last month.

Don't get all worked up, pal.

- Let's go?
- Yes.

No one has a better footwork
than you.

Why are you shadowing me?

- What do you want, wild pussycat?
- I want to fight like you.

So?

My name is Renato.

- You look more like a Renatinho.
- Renato. I told you.

- I want to fight like you.
- Don't bother me, wild cat.

- You could teach me.
- Cut the bullshit!

I learn fast.

So... You going to teach me?

Get out of here.

I'd like you to stay, but I can't
mess with you, my Indian prince.

Are you sleepy?

What's going on?
Hands off!

A real man uses his fists.

Silence wraps us

Like a dream

Moonlight sheds

A silver beam

You sleep on

And listen not

To the song

Our love begot

Moonlight

Sheds a silver beam

Moonlight wake my lover

Who with my kisses

I will smother

Please, my angel...

The bell tolls and the night cries.

Fly, fly away!
Please, fly away!

Leave this depraved,
stinking world.

- Stop it.
- Go, quickly now.

Go!

That's the last time you flog
your ass around here, Taboo.

What if the baby had woken up?

And with a fucking cop!

I was just
with my angel of goodness.

Since when was a cop
an angel of goodness, Taboo?

And the dough? Where is it?

$500?

- Where's the rest?
- That's all he had.

You're doing charity work
for the cops now, Taboo?

Do I have to remind you
that you owe me a fortune?

It was all he had.

If it was all he had, you will stay
with a sore ass and empty pockets.

It's my problem if my hole
is itching and sore.

Did you come at least?

Yes, I came.

Look at the mermaid!

Hi, guys!

Kiss your aunt, come.

In Arabia, there lived
a handsome but cruel Sultan.

Every night he married a virgin...

whom he screwed before morning.

To put an end to this crudity,
the lovely Sharazade...

a virgin of rare beauty
and salty perfume...

What are you doing?

- Take my clothes off, now!
- I'm sorry.

It won't happen again.
I love this number.

- Take them off!
- I lost my head...

I know all the words
to the song.

Stop singing!

"Lost my head"!

Who do you think you are?

You turn up late, dress up
in my clothes and make fun of me.

It's insane!

I'm sorry.

I, myself, promise
it won't happen again.

Don't trust that nigger, they said.

He's crazier than a mad dog.

Quick. I'm in a hurry.

Shut the door!

Move!

My clothes stink now!

Idiot!

You tear my costume, pinch me...

- The nigger's gone crazy!
- No, madam, he hasn't.

What are you doing?
What are you doing?

Don't treat me like this,
do you hear?

I'll slash your face!

Ugly cow! You've got no right
to treat me this way!

You treat me like this
for nothing!

I'll mess up your scabby face!

I want to settle up.

I'm leaving and I want my pay!

- And when did I fire you?
- I fired myself.

Then go. Go!

No, you son-of-a-bitch.

- Who do you think I am?
- I'm not going until I get paid!

Who do you think you're talking to?

Here.

Shoot!

- What?
- Shoot, you son-of-a-bitch!

Stop shaking her.
She'll be sick all over you.

Look at her hair.

I'm going to wash out the lice.

It's disgusting!
This is no way to raise a child.

- Stop nagging, what's the matter?
- When did you last wash her ears?

- What are you going to do now?
- I'm going to go really wild.

- You've always been wild...
- See?

You should be up on the stage.

A celebrity, adored by the crowd.

It's no use trying
to talk me into it.

I've spoken to myself and
I'm giving up being an artiste.

I'm tired of fighting.

I was born an outlaw,
that's how I'll live!

Candy!

Wonderful candy! Want some?

I'm going for a walk.

Jo?o? Taboo's gone out.

I'd like you to meet Alvaro.
Alvaro, this is Benedito.

Good evening...

Benedito.

Benedito is a good friend of mine.

Maybe he knows where to find
the kind of girl you like.

What's she like,
this girl he's looking for?

You know, a girl...

Dark skin...

big lips...

You know, kind of bad.

Are you a fan of Josephine Baker?

I am a son of Iansan and Ogun.
Of La Baker, I'm a disciple.

Sit down.

Sit down!

You want a dark girl,
my height?

Yes.

I have a sister you'd like.

Want to meet her?

What's her name?

Josefa.

She's got big thighs...

hungry lips.

She's real bad, my sister.

And she's got...

Big thighs, you said?

Yes.

You can feel them,
my sister's thighs.

Feel them.

Grab it.

That perfume smells good.

- Must have cost a packet.
- Yeah.

Easy...

Josefa. That's it. Take it off.

Yeah, take it off.
That's good.

My red-hot mama...

Damien!

- Let me in! Let me in!
- What is it, Fatima?

The police, they are busting into
every joint in Lapa!

They're looking for a killer!

I'm scared.
They're going to break in here!

Take it easy, Fatima.
Nothing's happened.

No one's coming here.
Alvaro is our witness.

We haven't done anything.
Right, Alvaro?

Where are you going, Alvaro?

- I've got to go.
- Don't go, Alvaro!

Alvaro, stay here!

Take care of Fatima
while I get her some water.

I'll be back in no time.

Oh, Alvaro...

Fatima!

Fatima! Fatima! Fatima!

The cops!

How much?

Ten thousand!

And he couldn't buy me a drink!

- Tight bastard!
- He had a fat wallet.

Must be payday.

Give me.

He was pretty classy.

Take it.
Here's two hundred.

Two hundred?

Can't you spare any more?

I'm sick of your whining voice.
I'm tired.

You make me want to puke.

If you're not happy, blow!

Take it.

You limp fairy.

You're like a viper, slithering
through the night, scaring people.

Come.

Sit down.

You also want a girl?

My height, dark-skinned?

Feel Mama's thighs.

A MOTHER'S LOVE

You said you had "A Mother's Love"
written here?

Yeah.

The most beautiful thing
in the world.

A mother's love.

And you?

Ever been in love?

What's up, Jo?o?
Don't you know who I am?

Yes, I think so.

- You think I'm a sucker?
- You're picking a fight?

Think you can rob me and sneak out
with that cute face of yours?

Rob you?

Scum...

I may be ignorant,
but I, myself, am not blind!

I'm used to sleeping with crooks.

You just had to ask,
and I'd give you much more.

Now I'm gonna vaccinate you.
Judas... so you'll learn...

Get out!

Get out!

Laurita...

Laurita,
I want to tell you something.

Yes...

- Take it.
- Last night...

Laurita, I had this dream...

I dreamt...

Stop it!

I dreamt that Ferreirinha
rode up on a white horse...

to give me...

- Where you going, all dressed up?
- Not I. We!

- We're going to the High Life.
- What High Life?

The High Life Club, moron!

What do you think I meant?

- You think they'll let us in?
- Of course!

No more nights at the Danube,
the small glasses of wine...

I want to be a star!

- Can I come too?
- Are you ready?

- If you change out of that get up.
- Jo?o, what about me?

Go change, too.
You look like a tramp.

Come on!

- How about this?
- Perfect. Now watch me.

Come on!

When I die...

I want no one to cry...

I want a yellow ribbon...

with her name write on.

When I die

I want no one to cry

I want a yellow ribbon

With her name write on

When I die

I want no one to cry

- I want a yellow ribbon
- Get down, Jo?o!

With her name write on

If there is an after-life
And the soul goes on living

I want a dark-skinned girl
To tap-dance on my coffin

When I die, when I die

Shut up!

Are you crazy? Junkie!
The baby's asleep!

- Are we going out or aren't we?
- Shut up, cunt!

I put on this show for you...

and you're fooling around!

Your hair is so beautiful.

- Swell.
- You think so?

Just like a wig!

It's gorgeous...
Don't mess up my necklaces.

I'm going up, up, up!

Shit!

- Look how beautiful I am!
- Very chic!

And my shoes?

Lovely, aren't they?

- Good evening.
- Good evening. We'd like to go in.

It's not possible.

I can't let you in.
Please don't block the entrance.

- Why?
- Excuse us.

- Why can't we go in?
- Because you can't, that's why.

Why not?

Because hookers and bums
aren't allowed.

- You see "bum" written here?
- I don't want trouble.

I don't owe you anything!
I pay back my debts.

In my house, God provides.
If not, the Virgin helps out.

- Let's go!
- No, I'm going in...

- Let me go!
- Get off!

Ouch, she bit me!

Let me go, you bastard!

Let's go, Jo?o!

Quit it, let's go!

Let's go, Jo?o!

You should leave me alone.

I'm not going anywhere.
Not until you calm down.

Calm down, Jo?o!

Let me take care of that.

Look, I got hurt too!

You should have run off,
like the fairy.

- Did you have to go that far?
- Sure I did.

I won't take that shit!
Why can't I go in like anybody else?

Because you're not
like anybody else.

- I'm going out.
- Lf it's to the hospital, fine.

Watch your mouth
or you'll be sorry, bitch!

Do you need anything?
Ointment or something?

Excuse me.

You're like a wild animal!

Banging your head against the wall.

I want to straighten myself out.

Straighten out?

You were born bent.

Remember when we first met?
When I first came to Rio?

Where's the man
who gave me a home, fed me...

cared for my kid?
Where is he?

Right here, in front of you.

- Do you still think I'm pretty?
- Don't start, Laurita.

Say it.

I want to hear it.

- Am I pretty?
- Yes.

Very pretty?

You're beautiful, Laurita.

Why don't you calm down?

There's something
eating me up inside.

- What is it?
- I don't know.

What's eating you?

Rage...

It's like you're angry
just for being alive.

Maybe you're right.

But the anger will pass.

Mine just seems to grow.

An anger without an end...

which I can't explain.

Laurita...

what do you see in me
that I can't see?

I see...

Rudolph Valentino...

Johnny Weismuller...

Gary Cooper.

Look...

- Here.
- See how smart she is?

What? You want a toffee apple?

Take it.

Hold it.

Careful with the apple...

My princess is so cute!

Look in the closet.

Mr. Jo?o Francisco...

I have a complaint drawn up
against you.

For theft.

This is my home, where I live
with my family.

If anyone claims they've been
robbed here, they're lying.

I know what goes on
in this thieves' nest.

But you are accused of stealing
the takings of the Cabaret Lux...

situated at 38, Pharmacy Street...

next to 11 November Place.

I worked there!

I was paid what they owed me!

That's not what Mr. Greg?rio and
Miss Vit?ria declared.

Mr. Greg?rio Albuquerque Freitas...

and Miss Vit?ria Aparecida
Ximenes dos Santos Cruz.

The owners.

Sir, I was paid what
I was owed.

As Saint George is my witness,
I stole nothing.

- We're taking you in.
- I'm sorry, but I won't go.

Unfortunately, you have no choice.

I may be a nobody,
worth less than a dog...

but you're not taking me in
for something I didn't do.

Calm down!

Stop it!

Stop it!

Get him!

Black bastard!

- Who is it?
- It's me.

Let me in!

How many cops with you?

None...

Let me in.

Who told you where I was?

Laurita.

And she gave you the lousy idea
of coming here?

It was my idea.

She liked it, so...

Here I am.

Now you can run and tell the cops.

You believe I'd do that?

I believe you'd knife me
in the back.

The police are raiding Lapa
every day looking for you.

- And not finding me...
- True.

So they're rounding up
all the queens and hoods.

Very annoying.

Renatinho...

...is everyone sore at me?
- Could be.

They say the cops won't stop
until you show up.

- Is that right?
- That's what they say.

What do you think?

I don't think anything.

Should I turn myself in,
Renatinho?

I don't know. It's your head.

It's my heart, too.

I'm taking off for Sao Paulo.

It's too hot for me here.

Maybe you can join me there
when you pay your dues.

It'll be easier there.

"Bon voyage".

Anything else?

No.

What are you in for?

Flouting authority.

Congratulations...

Where?

Lapa.

May I have the honour?

Jo?o Francisco
of The Blue Danube.

It's you?

- In person.
- I'm Agapito.

It's a pleasure.

Likewise.

This is the deal.

The house don't provide nothing.

Nothing?

Nothing, pal.

If you want, you can rent
a mattress and blanket.

I collect the money
and pass it on to the guards.

No sweat.

OK, that's a tough guy.

A man you should respect...

See, a real man pays his way.

You can choose anyone you like
in this cell.

I've got it. Thanks, Agapito.

Just make your love
under the blanket...

so as not to cause a fuss.

No problem, Agapito.

She's all grown up, look.

What's with the lipstick?

She's even saying your name.

- And this?
- Nothing.

I'm just so happy you're out.

You look great.

Really rested.

And your hair's still
as good as a wig.

I missed you.

Limp fairy.

You didn't even come
to visit me.

I was frightened.

Sorry.

That hurts, Laurita. Easy.

Now everyone goes to Estudantina
to dance.

What a ballroom!
It's always packed.

The Blue Danube's become
a real dump.

- And Amador?
- He's still there.

We've got to go to Estudantina.

It's really chic.

Taboo has already made
a lot of friends there.

The cat got your tongue?

I've got something to tell you.

Go ahead.

It's bad news.

Spit it out.

It's Renatinho.

I told you he'd gone away.

And? What else?

You made love to him,
he robbed you...

and now you're pregnant?

He's gone...

- He didn't just leave.
- Big deal.

He's gone
and he's never coming back.

Good for him, Laurita.

Don't you understand?

He's dead.

Dead...

Messed around with the wrong guy.

And got three bullets in the back.

Got to Emergency still breathing.

But didn't make it.

It happened less than a month ago.

He helped me a lot
while you were locked up.

And I was getting
to really like him.

He was crazy about you.

It was him
who fixed the record player.

Wanted to give you a surprise
when you got out.

Hey, boy!

Laurita told me you were out.

I'm really glad.

- Thanks, Amador.
- Really glad.

That'll teach you to stay
out of trouble.

That's enough.

Welcome back. Cheers!

Jo?o, I have an idea...

What do you think about
staying here?

This is rotten.

Staying here?

Thanks, Amador, but I've got
a place to stay.

I mean at night, helping out.

What'll I eat, Amador?
Olives?

Sorry, my aim's getting worse.

You think my money grows
in my closet, Amador?

That's not it.

I need someone to keep the peace.

And keep the customers happy.

And you'll attract more customers
who'll spend more.

Exactly.

And how much do I get out of it?

$800 a week.

Plus meals and coffee?

Plus meals and coffee.

And drinks for Laurita?

And drinks for Laurita.

Sorry, Amador.

I like you a lot,
but I don't know if it's my thing.

Amador...

do you know it's Laurita's
birthday next week?

Well...

I promised to put on
a special show for her.

Very good.

In Lapa it's not easy...

to find somewhere to put on a show,
in honour of a dear friend.

I know.
It's getting harder and harder.

So, you see, Amador...

I decided to pay tribute,
here in the Blue Danube...

to Laurita.

This is no place for a show.

It's not a good idea.

It's a great idea, Amador.

I, myself, think so.

Let me take that.

"In Arabia there lived
a handy but cruel Sultan.

Every night he wedded a virgin...

whom he screwed before morning.

To put an end to this crudity...

the lovely Sharazade...

a virgin of rare beauty and
salty perfume... "

Mess up my skirt,
and I'll poke your eyes out!

Come on. Let's go!

You're all worked up.

Of course I'm worked up.

I was born for this day...

for the cheers of the public.

Hitch the skirt up on the waist.

Rearrange that necklace.

Now you're beautiful!

You have to thank Amador, Laurita.
I told him it was your birthday.

Count on me.
I know how to thank him.

I know what he likes.

"In Arabia there lived
a handsome but cruel Sultan... "

Ladies and gentlemen.

I am Jamacy...

the queen of the forest...

daughter of Tapunan
and Bernadette!

Answer me, my dear Lapa...

Isn't life better when we sing?

Yes or no?

Isn't life better when
we shake and swing?

We're here to celebrate...

the birthday of our divine Laurita.

A big hand, please!

Thank you!

Thank you, Amador.

Let's sing!

Silence wraps us

Like a dream

Moonlight sheds

Its silver beam

You sleep

And listen not

To the songs

Your love begot

Moonlight

Wake my lover

Whom with my kisses

I will smother

But the moon pities me

As my lover with song I caress

In the mists he hides away

Feeling my distress

Moonlight

Wake my lover

Whom with kisses

I will smother

But the moon pities me

As my lover with song I caress

In the mists he hides away

Feeling my distress

You sleep

And listen not

To the songs

Your love begot

Moonlight

Wake my lover

Whom with my kisses

I will smother

You were a boxing champ once,
right?

It's been so long, I forgot.

Bullshit.
It's something you never forget.

Never thought I'd win that fight.

One day I'm going to be a champ
like you, Amador.

Write it down.

When I was on stage,
I felt an ecstatic joy.

My show was a success,
right, Amador?

- Sure. It was funny.
- Funny but a success.

Yes, a success.

Then I'll put on another...

and sell out your bar again.

- What do you want?
- I want the world, Amador.

Now things are looking up!

The crowds will shout,
"Here he comes!"

I'll put my little princess
in a French Catholic School.

And afterwards,
take her to China.

As for me, I'll fix up the house
and go to the movies...

...everyday in a new dress.
- Laurita!

- That's so cheap.
- It's not.

Me...

I'll buy a Singer sewing machine
with a pedal.

Mend my kind angel's uniform.

And live a life of leisure.

Dream on!

"There lived in China...

a brute and cruel shark.

And whatever it bit
turned into dust.

To placate the shark,
the Chinese sacrificed everyday...

seven wild pussycats...

that it ate before sunset.

To end this cruelty...

came Jamacy...

goddess of the Tijuca forest.

She ran through the woods
and flew over the hills.

One day, Jamacy
turned into a golden puma...

salty and magical.

She fought the shark...

for a thousand and one nights.

After so much hassle...

the glorious Jamacy...

and the furious shark...

they were so sore that we couldn't
tell one from the other.

And in the end they became
one and the same creature:

The Divine Negress of Bulacoch?. "

Beautiful!

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen!

Good evening!

What am I offered
for the Divine Negress?

$2,OOO!

- How much?
- $500!

For that, just the backside, Joe!

The big mulatto now turns tricks

And writes sambas for kicks

Since a kid
Goes for the glitz

Never works

Lives on his wits

All the girls
He makes them cry

Because they know
He prefers the guys

Sunrise! It's our love blossoming

Sunrise! It's our love blossoming

The city is awakened
And the sun bathes the sky

Youth is everywhere
Sadness and the moon

Sunrise! It's our love blossoming.

Sunrise! It's our love blossoming

A promise of happiness
That won't be fulfilled at all

Only nostalgia remains
To miss our neighbours is the law

Sunrise! It's our love blossoming

Sunrise! It's our love blossoming

The sun washes the sadness away

And joy rules over!

Let's go.

Bye!

Amador, I am happy tonight.

I am really really happy.

I'm going to turn pro...

become a celebrated artiste.

But I won't abandon my Lapa.
I want to straighten myself out.

People will treat me better.

- Let's dance?
- Come on.

After my first inhale

Gulped down a litre of ale

- Gimme a drink!
- I was awaken by a spell

In the doorway of the convent

When a copper did his part

Came and took away my heart

- We're just closing.
- I was so very good to him

OK, carry on with the pansy dance.
Pretend I'm not here.

I'm sorry, but we're closing.

You want me to go
so you can get dirty, right?

Please, I've just given a performance
and want to relax.

You're playing a woman or a man?

Which is it?

Queer!

Nigger!

- Stop that!
- You shut up!

Well?

You going to answer me,
or keep your trap shut?

- Why are you doing this?
- Why do you think?

You like it when I grab you?

Nigger faggot!

You shouldn't talk to me like that.

Look at that!

You've got more crap on your face
than a fucking whore in Lapa!

Mind your own business, shithead.

- The fearless fairy!
- You jumped-up little toad!

- Pervert!
- I'm a Queen by choice!

It doesn't make me less of a man!

That's the way it is!

It's because of niggers like you
this place's going to shit!

That's enough!

Faggot! Pervert!

Go home...

...think of tomorrow's show.
- Pervert!

Cocksucker!

Go home.

Cool down.

I'll get you a glass of water.

Jo?o Francisco dos Santos...

is accused, under article 121
of the penal code...

of first-degree murder.

The accused is
a repeating offender...

idle and dishonest.

He has confessed to the crime,
admitting his intent to kill and...

his will to commit the act. Therefore
assuming all possible consequences.

Thus, I accept the prosecutor's
recommendation...

and sentence
Jo?o Francisco dos Santos...

to 10 years' imprisonment.

"For ten years was held prisoner in a
castle in an island of the Arabias...

a princess called Jamacy.

She was held prisoner
by a wicked and jealous Queen.

Jamacy became
very sad and lonely...

till the first day of carnival...

when a knight on his camel
set the princess free...

and she ran on foot
until she got to her beloved Lapa...

and she donned her costume
for the carnival parade.

Jamacy, all dressed up...

burst onto the scene
in the Carnival of'42...

and became known
to the whole wide world as...

Madame Sat?!"

"In January 1942,
after ten years in jail...

Jo?o Francisco dos Santos
was released. "

"That year he won the carnival
fancy dress contest...

wearing a costume inspired by
Cecil B. De Mille's film:

'Madam Sat?n'."

"He won many carnival contests
and was jailed countless times."

"On 12 April 1976, in Rio de Janeiro,
Madame Sat? died at the age of 76. "