JABUTI SABIDO E MACACO METIDO

In Jabuti Sabido and Messy Monkey, Ana Maria Machado revisits Brazilian oral traditions enriched by the lines of Raul Gastão. Guessing games, indigenous mythology and the symbology of animals from the native fauna are present in the narrative.

In a playful and allegorical way, Ana Maria breaks stereotypes and stands up against the misleading advertising in vogue today. In the story, the forest animals hold a contest to choose the smartest one in that environment. The Curumim Indian is invited to mediate the dispute that includes everything from the tapir to the jaguar, which has always considered itself superior to the others. The grand final holds a surprise with the duel between the discreet and notoriously slow tortoise and the monkey, famous for its trickery.