
Rio, Northern Zone
1957

Representation Score
Fair
1984
Director
Miguel Faria Jr.
Runtime
104 minutes
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Para Viver Um Grande Amor is a social drama that uses a 'clash of worlds' framework to examine socioeconomic conflicts. By highlighting the reclaiming of urban space by underrepresented groups, the film addresses systemic inequalities. While the romantic subplot adheres to traditional heterosexual norms, the broader narrative offers a platform for social critique. The tension between the favelas and the wealthy districts drives a progressive examination of class struggle.
Category Breakdown
The film does not explicitly depict non-binary genders or same-sex relationships. It centers on a traditional romance between a wealthy woman and a poor composer.
A female character serves as the emotional core of the story. Her involvement in social struggles hints at a potential for complex roles beyond typical gender dynamics.
Set in Rio de Janeiro, the film explores the racial makeup of Brazil. The storyline involving residents of favelas highlights Afro-Brazilian and mixed-race working-class communities.
The narrative questions social structures by focusing on the occupation of property by the poor. This challenges conventional views on private property and capitalism.
The film does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Poor people who live in the slums in Rio de Janeiro decide to occupy an empty apartment building in the rich part of the city. Meanwhile, a rich girl falls in love with a poor composer. Based on the musical play "Pobre Menina Rica", by Vinícius de Moraes and Carlos Lyra.

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