Walter Hugo Khouri was born in São Paulo in 1929 and emerged as a significant figure in Brazilian cinema. As the director and writer of The Goddesses (1972), he delves into the moral decadence of the bourgeoisie, using the character Marcelo as an alter-ego to reflect his own existential inquiries. Khouri's work is marked by a unique blend of erotic aesthetics and psychological depth, showcasing the complexities of Brazilian upper-class society. His films remain a critical part of the conversation surrounding cult cinema, particularly within the realms of exploitation and erotic thrillers.
The Goddesses
Psychiatrist lends her country house to patient, expecting she would repose. But she meets a neurotic former lover, and the psychiatrist gets so involved in the couple's problems that she ends up getting dependent of them.
