You are here:

Quando o Sol se Põe

Name: Quando o Sol se Põe
Director: Fábio Faria
Released: 2020
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2020

Director

Fábio Faria

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Quando o Sol se Põe is a conventional genre drama that operates within established social and religious frameworks. It prioritizes themes of faith, music, and academic achievement over exploring multiple aspects of identity. The film's reliance on gospel and church identifiers suggests a narrative that reinforces traditional institutional norms. While the casting provides ethnic variety consistent with its Brazilian context, the story does not aim to disrupt social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film serves as a standard musical drama, lacking the intentionality needed to challenge conventional identity politics or provide diverse representation beyond basic inclusive casting.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Quando o Sol se Põe have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include characters with non-traditional gender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight. The focus on gospel and church themes emphasizes traditional social structures.

How does Quando o Sol se Põe portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a musical ensemble in a competitive academic environment. Female performers are part of the cast, but the narrative adheres to conventional gender roles without challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Quando o Sol se Põe?

Fair

The production showcases a multicultural Brazilian cast, including performers like Filipe Lancaster and Lito Atalaia. However, the film does not address specific issues related to racial power dynamics.

How does Quando o Sol se Põe represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative aligns with traditional Christian values. By emphasizing themes of gospel and religious morality, the film supports communal stability rather than exploring secular or relativistic viewpoints.

Does Quando o Sol se Põe include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the cast or plot description.

Present on Screen

The film features a diverse Brazilian cast that reflects a multicultural urban ensemble.
The production offers a functional, character-driven musical narrative centered on collegiate life.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight.
The story reinforces traditional religious and social hierarchies rather than exploring diverse perspectives.
There is no visible inclusion of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A group of friends from the college decides to participate in a university music contest that guarantees a full scholarship, but several problems happen when they lose the vocalist of the band and need to go out in search of a new one.

How are these scores produced? →