Original subtitles

I would like to thank everyone who helped, directly or indirectly

in the production of this film

Jose Mojica Marins

My world is strange

but welcomes all who are willing to accept it

It is not evil, as some say

Though it may be filled with strange people

none, my friend

are stranger...

...THAN YOU!

Fotocena Films Present

A film by Jose Mojica Marins

AWAKENING OF THE BEAS T

Featuring.`

Special thanks to.`

Debate.`

Editor.`

Script.`

Director of photography.`

Directed by.`

Warl

Warl

War, a word I deplore That cuts deep inside

There's nowhere to hide When it comes to the kill

Till all is extinct

Till all love is gone and hope is forlorn

Hope that still lives In a world so lost

So lost

It makes us all cry Just look, you'll know why

Peace is but a big lie I try to deny

We're going to die To die at first light

Because of our fear

We fear the insane Who are given free rein

To write on the wall The end for us all

With war in the scene To wipe out and clean

The face of the Earth

For all that it's worth

Peacel

Peacel

Peace is but a big lie I try to deny

We're going to die To die at first light

Because of our fear

We fear the insane Who are given free rein

To write on the wall The end of us all

With war in the scene To wipe out and clean

The face of the Earth

From all that it's worth My God, it's so sad

The world is gone mad My God, it's so sad

Really, Dr. Sergio!

If such a sick fantasy came from Coffin Joe...

...it'd be no surprise

But from you...

A distinguished psychiatrist!

I only report the facts!

Take this case

It was in all the papers

The whole country was shocked

Baby... You left me on my own

Baby... It's so sad to be alone

Suffer the little children to come to me

For their's is the Kingdom of Heaven!

Quack, quack!

Relax, baby. Everyone's cool here

Now you can feel

Things'll change a great deal

You've gotta get real

Open your window, O maiden so fair

Come see the splendour of the moon

Come drink the water from life's very spring

That this my mouth is so eager to bring

Dig it, baby?

Thirty seconds

Here I go!

You're all losers!

Bingo!!!

Look! First prize!

My world is filled with colours!

My world is filled with colours!

I made it that way!

As the Lord ordained, it shall be done!

And they shall see the glory of the coming of the Lord!

Like a scene from Dante's lnferno

ending in tragedy!

Just a wild orgy

Nothing to do with your theories, doctor

Nothing to do with them?!

An orgy of addicts!

Sick behaviour that led to a young girl's death

A typical crime

caused by lack of moral fibre

I agree

Just the behaviour of reckless youth

Nothing to do with your theory doctor

You describe these things

like poetry from some romance

What kind of message is there in such filth?

Same as any in this blighted world!

Such scenes happen every second!

This evening I order YOU...

Yes - YOUll

To dance and party till you fall

exhausted, in the ballroom

Then you'll get back on your feet

and start dancing againl

This is my wish and my command

My name is Coffin Joel

I live in my very own castle

I don't fear the ghouls that come and go

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

My name is Coffin Joel

I live in my very own castle

I don't fear the ghouls that come and go

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

My name is Coffin Joel

Baby there's no need to be afraid

of a skull or a Frankenstein

Sooner or later you'll be hooked...

Society is in chaos

While the world closes its eyes to the truth

A generation collapses!

That's just drugs. Not all the misery of the world!

But what causes that misery?

The good doctor is indeed referring to drugs

Behold gentlemen, the unbridled imagination of this psychiatrist

as he shakes up the country if not the whole world

Good night, dear

Coffee

Hi

Call them in

Take the evening off

Adam, you can stay

I'm so tired. I think I'll go to bed

Good night, dear

A catalogue of depravity!

That's all your little story is!

It's concrete proof of the danger of drugs

How they stimulate perversity and promote corruption

Here, gentlemen... More proof - more reality!

DOMES TIC'S AGENC Y

The magic powder

Today's the day...

You!

Me?

Yes, you

Come in, please

That's all for today

Come back tomorrow... If you want to, OK?

And stop moaning!

That's the only way to treat these people

Sit down, my dear

That's it

Want some?

Life is hard

So you need a job, eh?

You remind me of my late wife

Poor Mariana. And you remind me so much of her

There we go again - the old come-on

Ah, this chick would make such a juicy meall

I know it's hard to believe, but I'm very lonely

And you remind me so much of my wife

I don't know how you feel, but...

You know... I might get married again

Maybe I should? At least there'd be lots of pasta

Well, enough of this chit chat. Let's get straight to the point

You know...

I may have a good position for you

Come here. Come on

Watch out, Maria, this guy is dangerous

You have such a nice body

I know a top film director

Trust me, your future is guaranteed

Sit here

Here?

Yes, on the table

I'm a decent woman

Come now, don't be afraid

I can help you

Sit down

He certainly doesn't waste time

Ah, that line never failsl

Chicks are the same all over

Open your legs... Wider

That's it!

Go for it, old boyl

She's gagging for it. I can tell

God, he's hideousl

Don't lose your cool, Maria

But remember.` Keep the treasure off limits

You were born to be a star!

Trust me

I'm not going to hurt you

I want to help you

Just help you

Ah, Pascoalino...

How we women have to sufferl

Ah, Pascoalinol If only it was you...

Can't you control yourself?

Thanks, honey

Listen, if you marry me

You can do what you want

You'll be free as a bird

You should have the good things in life

And I can show them to you!

Nothing happened. You can lower your dress

Get down. Get down

That's right

Now get down. Lower...

There you go. Very good. That's better

What's he want now?

Steady, Maria, steady

This is almost too easy

What the...?

Easy, Maria

No. That's too muchl

No! I don't want to do that!

Now it's getting out of hand. Think fastl

You've passed the audition

Next the photo session

Soon you'll be on the screens of the whole wide world

That was close

Go right in, child. It's all right

The gates of success are wide open for you

Step up, my little star. Get in

You showed real talent

Don't worry

Take your clothes off and relax

All of them?

Yes but relax, take it easy

Don't be shy

It's no different from looking at a work of art

Watch out, Maria or goodbye, weddingl

Think of Pascoalino. And take care... take carel

Now it's your turn

And then - mission accomplishedl

No! You'll ruin my whole life!

I beg you! Don't do this to me! Spare me! I beg you!

Spare me! I'm a virgin!

A virgin!

"You only know what you've got once it's gone"

Pain is the price of the need to work

Caused by the action of drugs

Mr. Mojica

So far you only listened and took notes

Do you agree with Dr. Sergio?

My position is neutral. I don't even know why I'm here

I'll explain soon, Mr. Mojica

But first, yet another episode

Ridiculous!

You're mistaking sexual frustration for stimulation through drugs!

It took me years of research to reach my conclusions

Evil spreads evil

Now strip!

Everything?

Slowly

Very slowly

You're so hot, you're on fire!

I'm burning for action!

Please don't be too rough

Don't worry

I swear I'll be the gentlest guy in the world

What's up?

I'm an adulteress

Forgive me, honey

You don't deserve this

I know

Don't hate me for this

I swear you're the only one I love

I don't want to do this!

Please believe me!

You're the only one!

I can't live without you!

My body is tainted, but my heart is pure as a flower

Forgive me, my darling...

Suicide. Guilt caused by adultery

You see?

She carried the evil in herself and didn't know it

And resorted to drugs

The evil that ended her life!

But what of your own crime against society?

- What crime? - None of your concern, Coffin Joe!

This is a bit too intellectual for you!

Excuse me, but Coffin Joe stayed behind in the graveyard

You're talking to Jose Mojica Marins

The point is...

You committed a crime against medical science

You used human beings in your experiments!

That's what you're saying

I don't see any crime in my statement

Cut the hypocrisy, doctor!

You said you used four addicts in an experiment with LSD

I don't deny that. It's all explained here

And this is where you come in, Mr. Mojica

I don't see what our discussion has to do with this man

I was writing the final chapters of my book

I was looking for a motif to help me round off my theory

Jose Mojica Marins - or "Coffin Joe"

Writer, director, actor and producer of films and TV shows

Glauber Rocha, known all over the world...

...as a leading figure of New Brazilian Cinema...

...considers Coffin Joe a genuine primitive, a pure filmmaker

Anselmo Duarte, Cannes prize winner...

...considers Coffin Joe a filmmaker of real talent

Though most film critics don't take him seriously

Coffin Joe - filmmaker or fraud?

Guilty or not guilty?

The People's Court of Truth will now hear the evidence

and decide

What do you think of life?

It's absolutely empty

Why not kill yourself?

Suicide is a crime

To argue with him is a waste of time

I have no intention of arguing

I ask a simple question and expect a straight answer

If you think life is rotten you must explain why

To explain such a thing is beyond my power

How do your movies contribute to Brazilian Cinema?

I create jobs and give audiences what they want

His writing is just trashl Only good for the garbage can

Then it's good for something

Mojica, that long fingernail of yours...

That wild boar's claw...

- Do you hang your coat on it? - My reply has been censored

What's the title of your next film?

Ritual of the Sadists

I know it's hard to make films in Brazil

But couldn't you at least make one happy one?

Making films here is like trying to send a rocket to the moon

We have no resources to make movies

The filmmaker has to do everything for himself

He has to buy imported film stock

Film stockl

He has to reinvent the wheel

To give audiences what they want to see

Otherwise the cinemas will close

Reviewers will sell bananas and filmmakers will eat the peell

We saw a man alone

I believe this man has the right to a defender

And now, I summon his attorney

I knew anything could happen in this trial

But I never imagined that one of us

would be so rude as to insult our guest

Refuse to greet him

Call him a moron, a cretin, and throw onto the floor

a comic book he publishes, which sells 70,000 copies

To correct the grammar of our self-described uneducated guest

I now call a witness of impeccable credentials

who will defend the accused

A man who understands film better than any of us

This man commands respect

He believes in something

And he acts on what he believes in

The praise of intellectuals doesn't matter

There are many overrated frauds out therel

Members of the jury, please state your decision

I acquit Jose Mojica Marins

- Very well. Next? - Not guilty

- Next? - Set him free

Very well. Next? I acquit Ze Do Caixao

I want to remind you that we are all individuals

Acquit Ze do Caixao

Next?

Guiltyl

Very well. Six votes to one

Ze do Caixao is acquitted

That concludes the first part

Our guest now has one minute to answer

I thank all the jurors

What matters is how we think of ourselves

Whatever you do, however insignificant

Try to make your work of benefit to mankind

That's all you can do

Thank you and good night

Your book's sure to be a best-seller, doctor

With your credentials

It should be a document of great social importance

- Don't you agree? - I don't know

I can only promise it'll be sincere and honest

Based only on proven facts

If I could be of any help, doctor

I'd be proud to take part in your project

I could certainly use some help

I'm looking for four drug addicts

Each from a different social class

That should be easy

I'll ask Mourao, our crime reporter

I'm planning an experiment using LSD

Test the reaction of each of the four in a given situation

Did you find that motif?

I'm still looking

But I think I'm close

"We have the complete Coffin Joe series"

- A Ze do Caixao poster, please - Just a minute

ACCOUNTANT

Hello? Speaking. What?

All right. OK

Six-thirty. OK?

Bye

- All right? - I'm fine

- What's this? - A present

So what's up now?

Don't tell me the price's going up again!

Nothing like that

I'm looking for 4 people to take part in an experiment

It's a doctor

He's looking for some people to try out LSD

lnterested?

That stuff costs a packet

The doc's paying for everything

He's writing a book and wants to study your reactions

OK, Waldomiro. I have to be off now

- We'll fix the details later, OK? - Fine

I have great news for you

There's a doctor wants volunteers for an LSD experiment

You were suggested

Me? That's fascinating, Anita

I have to let my dealer know

A reporter asked him to find some volunteers

Great. It'll be a new buzz for me

I'm dead tired

I'm tired too. See you guys tomorrow

- Sorry, I was talking to a client - It sounded urgent

Good news this time

A reporter I know asked me to find four people

For an experiment a doctor wants to do with LSD

I hope you'll do it

I know what you're thinking, but it's quite safe

What's it all for?

For a book he's writing about addicts

A reporter I know told me about it

Don't worry, there'll be no trouble

It's all being kept very quiet

An offer I can't refuse. Just tell me when

Cool, honey. Wait for my call.

Bye

But you know I work for TV

So what?

- Sure I won't get arrested? - Come on, man!

You know I only make safe deals

You in, or not?

In

I'll study your reactions in certain situations

This will help me in my research

The whole thing depends on you

Now, let's begin our experiment

Why do you touch me? You are a man

I'll sleep with you if you want. Why can't I say that?

Sometimes I don't grab everything within reach

You know how to judge me. I'll be on my knees

It's easy

I'll let my body down, and drop my head and shoulders

Look! I'm not wearing the clothes you gave me

I think to be ashamed is to be brave

Yes, I'm brave. I'm in love with you

A woman who gives what she doesn't have...

...doesn't give much

My body is untouched

It's easy to go through the Black Hole

Your virginity is no barrier

I feel ashamed next to you

This is the Black Hole. Forty years will pass

I don't say no

The bottom of the pit cracks and the sewage rises up

But the desires it brings are weak

Do you want to buy her?

She is my property

Help! I'm being sold!

This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse

Which of the shows

The movie

I hate Ze do Caixao. I couldn't stand his TV shows

Those fingernails are disgusting!

But I had to admit, he had the strongest effect on me

For me, he's just a great artist

I think he's a genius. I worked with him on TV

He made a strong impression on me

Then it's decided

The focus of our experiment will be Ze do Caixao

Power!

It's a dimension beyond the mind of man

Where woman is justly assigned to her proper place

From the beginning to the end of the centuries

Man is the ruler of all! He is the ruler of life

And woman is his instrument

His acts know no reproach!

She is the willing slave before the power of man!

So has it been throughout the ages

So shall it be...

until the end of everything!

He is right. Man's acts can't be condemned

Man rules and woman submits

It's the world humankind has always been seeking

Our reward for the suffering

for the lack of understanding

Woman is, and shall always be

across the barriers of time and the dimensions of the universe

the unattainable goal

of the foul tarnish

that emanates from man's bestial desires!

He is the Prince of Darkness

The protector of the wretched

Good and evil merge as one

A neutral entity adjusts itself to ordinary reason

That unreachable layer

Unknown

Unexplored

And fantastic!

Forms the fabric of reality

In relentless pursuit of perpetuity

Whoever dedicates himself to that quest

Will find the doors of the abyss open to him

Neither good nor evil can halt the mortal

branded with my mark!

His world is a work of art

It is poetry of the macabre

He is hell incarnate

Disciple of the King of Darkness

Pain itself made matter!

Flesh becomes blood!

And blood becomes water!

To bathe throughout eternity

and glorify the pleasures of pain in the body of the damned!

So it shall be, from one galaxy to another

From one existence to another!

The little, forever midgets

The great, eternal giants!

He's a sadist, a degenerate. The Devil incarnate!

That's all gentlemen. You all know the results

And now the book is published

You used people like guinea pigs!

Even if they were all addicts!

And you made their addictions worse

Sorry to disappoint you

But I didn't use LSD or any drugs in my experiment

I simply used distilled water

And I have proof of that

What sort of proof?

My subjects underwent a rigorous blood test

Before and after the experiment

Men and women. It was all done very precisely

Here's the report

With the results

It does say distilled water

But what was the point of your experiment?

The aim of your book?

Yes, what were you trying to prove?

Narcotics only serve to release what is inside all of us

If someone commits a crime while on drugs...

...his mind was already sick, and his instinct exacerbated

In brief, such a person is a menace to society

My message is not to destroy drugs

But to moderate their use

lncrease our vigilance on those who deal in them

It was this power of auto suggestion that I set out to demonstrate

So all those nightmares were caused by suggestion?

Precisely. They thought they were on drugs

Their minds did the rest

Why did you pick Ze do Caixao?

I used the character of Ze do Caixao

because he is controversial and generates heated arguments

The way he visualises horror touches the subconscious

of his fans and detractors alike

So he is a powerful figure for many people

Exactly what I was looking for

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your attention

As we conclude another program in the series

A Light in the Darkness

Okay

That's it!

Get that camera out of the way!

I'd really like to know

Where do you get your stories?

That's easy

Where your work ends, mine begins. OK?

Want a ride?

No, thanks, I'd rather walk. Bye

Dirty because they make you cry of what you see.

Peace, I know, there's no more, but I try to forget,

We're all going to die, to die very young,

Because of the fear...

Because of insane people, who, I know, aren't few,

And thus they want the end of us all,

By means of the war, wipe clean the face of the Earth,

Everything that exists.

Peace!

Peace!

Peace, I know, there's no more, but I try to forget,

We are all going to die, to die very young,

Because of the fear...

Because of insane people, who, I know, aren't few,

And thus they want the end of us all,

By means of the war, wipe clean the face of the Earth,

Cut!

Everything that exists, my God, it'll be sad,

Everything that exists, my God, it'll be sad...

THE END