In Brazil, Catherine meets ( Maicon Rodrigues ), a mysterious younger man living on the street. Their encounter sparks an intense, destructive affair that forces Catherine to confront her deepest anxieties. It’s a journey of recovery—finding a "taste for forgotten sensations"—but it’s also one of obsession that threatens to lead to a violent conclusion. Why Watch It?
Some viewers find the film’s slow-burn nature and ambiguous ending challenging, while others appreciate it as a character study. Alternative Ways to Watch
The film's title serves as its central metaphor: according to myth, the salamander is a creature that can pass through fire to be born into a new life. Catherine’s affair with Gil is that fire—a destructive, carnal force that strips away her past and forces her to confront her own "European gaze" and internal voids. Artistic Direction and Reception In Brazil, Catherine meets ( Maicon Rodrigues ),
The painful but necessary process of shedding one's old identity to find a new way of being.
A co-production between Brazil, France, Germany, and Belgium.
However, the reality of indie film distribution is grim. Many filmmakers have publicly stated that they would rather audiences watch their work on OK.ru than not watch it at all, as it generates word-of-mouth. Note: Always check the director’s official social media first. Why Watch It
In Brazil, Catherine meets ( Maicon Rodrigues ), a mysterious younger man living on the street. Their encounter sparks an intense, destructive affair that forces Catherine to confront her deepest anxieties. It’s a journey of recovery—finding a "taste for forgotten sensations"—but it’s also one of obsession that threatens to lead to a violent conclusion. Why Watch It?
Some viewers find the film’s slow-burn nature and ambiguous ending challenging, while others appreciate it as a character study. Alternative Ways to Watch
The film's title serves as its central metaphor: according to myth, the salamander is a creature that can pass through fire to be born into a new life. Catherine’s affair with Gil is that fire—a destructive, carnal force that strips away her past and forces her to confront her own "European gaze" and internal voids. Artistic Direction and Reception
The painful but necessary process of shedding one's old identity to find a new way of being.
A co-production between Brazil, France, Germany, and Belgium.
However, the reality of indie film distribution is grim. Many filmmakers have publicly stated that they would rather audiences watch their work on OK.ru than not watch it at all, as it generates word-of-mouth. Note: Always check the director’s official social media first.