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Obsessão

Name: Obsessão
Director: Jece Valadão
Released: 1973
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

1973

Director

Jece Valadão

Runtime

100 minutes

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Obsessão is a traditional 1970s crime thriller that prioritizes genre-driven storytelling over challenging social norms. The narrative centers on a murder mystery and regional corruption, maintaining a focus on established power structures rather than diverse perspectives. The film adheres to the conventional cinematic standards of its time. It lacks intentionality in representing diverse identities, instead relying on standard clichés common to the Brazilian domestic market of the era. While the film addresses systemic corruption, it does not use these themes to challenge social hierarchies or offer nuanced character studies outside of traditional roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does Obsessão have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include visible LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It seems to follow the typical conventions of 1970s Brazilian crime cinema.

How does Obsessão portray gender?

Limited

Female actors are part of the cast, but they may be portrayed as victims or secondary figures. The thriller format emphasizes traditional masculine roles of authority and investigation.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Obsessão?

Fair

The production reflects a multi-ethnic Brazilian context, but there is no specific evidence of diverse ability to act. It adheres to the demographic representation of its era without addressing racial dynamics.

How does Obsessão represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story criticizes regional corruption among local leaders, but this functions as a standard genre cliché rather than a deeper look into religious or Western institutions.

Does Obsessão include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address disability within its crime-driven framework.

Present on Screen

Engages with themes of systemic corruption among regional leaders.
Provides a critique of local power structures through a genre lens.

Limited or Absent

Lacks intentionality in challenging established social hierarchies.
Does not provide nuanced or multi-layered representation of underrepresented identities.
Reinforces traditional gender roles and masculine authority structures.

Official Synopsis

A small town in Brazil is the background for this thriller about a murder, disclosing corruption among the leaders of the region.

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