O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa
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Tristeza do Jeca
Representation Score
3.3/10
Limited
1961
Director
Amacio Mazzaropi
Runtime
95 minutes
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Tristeza do Jeca critiques institutional power by focusing on the rural working class against corrupt politicians. It empowers a simple folk hero to challenge traditional authority structures. However, the film adheres to the social norms of 1961, lacking LGBTQ+ characters or non-traditional narratives. Its portrayal of gender roles and racial diversity is limited to the standards of the time.
Category Breakdown
Does Tristeza do Jeca have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film follows the social norms of 1961 and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories that challenge heterosexuality.
How does Tristeza do Jeca portray gender?
The story centers around political maneuvering and the character of Jeca. It does not show women taking leading roles or challenge traditional gender roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Tristeza do Jeca?
The film highlights the identity of the caipira, a cultural symbol of the rural worker. However, its depiction of racial diversity is typical of the time.
How does Tristeza do Jeca represent religion and culture?
The story criticizes corruption by focusing on a simple rural character against political leaders. Traditional authority figures are portrayed negatively.
Does Tristeza do Jeca include disability representation?
There is no evidence of physical or cognitive disabilities being central to the plot.
Present on Screen
- Highlights the perspective of the underrepresented rural working class.
- Critiques the corruption and opportunism of established political institutions.
- Empowers a simple folk hero to challenge traditional authority.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include LGBTQ+ characters or non-traditional narratives.
- Lacks portrayal of women's ability to drive the story within the political plot.
- Reflects limited demographic and social representations of the early 1960s.
Official Synopsis
Simple and popular hillbilly Jeca is forced to get involved in politics, when the leaders of the region, competing to be elected mayor of the town, try to get his support.
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