L’homme du Spoutnik
(O Homen do Sputnik)

A Soviet satellite fails onto the henhouse of Anastacio and Deocleciana Fortuna, a humble couple, killing a feu) hens and doing a lot of damage. Without realising what is really at stake they think they can make a fortune out of it and go to a luxurious Rio hôtel. But as he tries to sell the satellite, Anastacio is uncovered by a joumalist’s mistress. News of the event spreads around, drawing the attention of the great powers which send emissaries to Rio. Peaceful Anastacio is turned into an “important man”. The Americans and the Russians send their agents. The French will not be outdone and use their ultimate weapon – Brigitte Bardot…