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Goodbye, Father

Name: Goodbye, Father
Director: Luís Filipe Rocha
Released: 1996
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

1996

Director

Luís Filipe Rocha

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Goodbye, Father is a character-driven drama that prioritizes psychological depth over broad diversity. Set in Portugal, it explores the tension between childhood expectations and the reality of dysfunctional families. The film avoids sentimentalized family clichés, opting for a grounded examination of domestic roles. While it doesn't feature modern progressive elements, its focus on disillusionment provides a nuanced perspective on traditional family structures. Overall, the film serves as a localized study of interpersonal tension rather than a diverse ensemble piece.

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Category Breakdown

Does Goodbye, Father have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a father-son relationship and does not include any visible LGBTQ+ identities or queer storylines.

How does Goodbye, Father portray gender?

Fair

The narrative structure emphasizes a male-centric dynamic, though themes of disillusionment may challenge the idealized father figure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Goodbye, Father?

Fair

The film is set in the Azores and seems to depict a homogeneous, localized social environment without multi-ethnic or diverse representation.

How does Goodbye, Father represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film contrasts dreams with reality to critique the stability of the traditional Western family unit.

Does Goodbye, Father include disability representation?

Minimal

The provided documentation contains no information regarding characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film avoids simplistic, moralistic storytelling in favor of psychological nuance.
It offers a critical, non-sentimentalized look at traditional domestic roles and family structures.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
The cast appears homogeneous, lacking multi-ethnic or diverse racial representation.
There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

For a 13-year-old boy like Filipe, the prospect of a summer vacation in the Azores with his father is like a dream come true. But dreams are sometimes just a way to avoid facing reality.

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