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Same Old West

Name: Same Old West
Director: Erico Rassi
Released: 2025
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2025

Director

Erico Rassi

Runtime

97 minutes

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Same Old West uses the Western genre to explore the fragility of traditional masculinity. It replaces the stoic hero with men facing existential crises and emotional struggles. The film's main strength lies in its subversion of traditional gender roles and its portrayal of a racially diverse Brazilian society. By focusing on the shortcomings of 'brutish' men, it challenges conventional genre expectations. However, the film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ characters and does not address physical or neurodivergent disabilities. It also leans on traditional romantic structures and psychological themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Same Old West have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on personal conflicts between men and the women they love, but there are no explicit mentions of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.

How does Same Old West portray gender?

Good

The film challenges traditional gender roles by showing men as emotionally weak and brutal. Women play key roles in driving the plot and bringing about social changes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Same Old West?

Good

Set in the rural areas of Goiás, Brazil, the film features actors like Babu Santana and Ângelo Antônio, reflecting Brazil’s racial diversity and moving away from Eurocentric stereotypes.

How does Same Old West represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques the idealized settler myth and instead presents a cynical look at regional power dynamics. It deconstructs the traditional strongman archetype.

Does Same Old West include disability representation?

Minimal

The film mentions weakness in terms of psychological and emotional states but does not address physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional masculine roles by depicting men as emotionally vulnerable.
Highlights women as key drivers of change in the narrative.
Features a racially diverse cast reflecting Brazilian diversity.
Uses a localized perspective to reject Eurocentric Western clichés.

Limited or Absent

Does not include explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.
Does not depict neurodivergent or physical disability.
Relies on conventional romantic structures centered around traditional pairings.

Official Synopsis

In the backlands of Goiás, Brazil, brutish men who cannot deal with their weaknesses are constantly abandoned by the women they love. Sad and bitter, these men turn violently against each other.

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