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Matinta Perera

Matinta Perera

2006•13m
AnimationFantasy

Tells the story of Matinta Perera, a witch who demands offerings to the citizens of a small city in the North of Brazil.

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MultiRio

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PT

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Released

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Laura Cardoso

Laura Cardoso

Narrator

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