The Passion According to G.H.

The Passion According to G.H. is a Brazilian drama centering on a wealthy sculptor living in Rio de Janeiro. While entering her maid's room, the woman encounters a cockroach emerging from a wardrobe. In a panic, she crushes the insect with a door, but observing the dying creature triggers a profound mystical crisis for her.

The film was directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Melina Dalboni. This project is the first in a chronological list of his directed works, followed by Lost Objects. The movie stars Maria Fernanda Cândido in the title role of G.H., with Samira Nancassa appearing as Janair. Produced by companies including Paris Filmes, Downtown Filmes, Paris Entretenimento, and Melograno Films, the drama has a runtime of 124 minutes. Regarding viewer reception, the film holds a rating of 6.2/10 on IMDb based on 244 votes.