O Bem Dotado – O Homem de Itu (1978)

"O Bem Dotado – O Homem de Itu" (1978), directed by José Miziara, is a Brazilian comedy film that falls within the "pornochanchada" genre, which combines humor with soft-core erotic content. The story centers around Lírio, a naive and well-endowed country boy from Itu, a town known for its gigantic proportions in Brazilian folklore. Lírio is invited to work in the house of a rich woman in São Paulo, where his physical attribute becomes the central comedic element. His journey from innocence to becoming a "man-object" for high-society women unfolds through a series of humorous and suggestive situations. Nuno Leal Maia plays Lírio, embodying the character's wide-eyed innocence and physical comedy with aplomb. His performance is central to the film's humor, with the supporting cast, including Consuelo Leandro and Maria Luíza Castelli, playing off his character's naivety for laughs. The performances are exaggerated, fitting the genre's comedic and theatrical nature.