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Netto Perde Sua Alma

Netto Perde Sua Alma

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2002

Director

Tabajara Ruas, Beto Souza

Runtime

102 minutes

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Netto Perde Sua Alma functions primarily as a regional historical film rather than a platform for modern multi-layered commentary. Its main strength lies in its ability to disrupt the Western cinematic perspective by focusing on a Brazilian viewpoint on statehood and sovereignty. However, the film seems heavily anchored in traditional masculine structures. The narrative centers on a singular male protagonist and macro-political themes of nation-building, suggesting a story that prioritizes patriarchal ability to act over diverse individual identities. While the film offers a meaningful departure from Hollywood's racial hierarchies by engaging with South American contexts, it lacks explicit progressive identity politics or representation for LGBTQ+ and disabled communities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Netto Perde Sua Alma have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit references to LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. Instead, it focuses on national sovereignty and macro-political structures, which overshadow queer narratives.

How does Netto Perde Sua Alma portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male protagonist and his role in creating a country, emphasizing traditional masculine leadership and ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Netto Perde Sua Alma?

Good

As a Brazilian production, the film provides a non-Anglo-Saxon perspective on history. It likely explores the complex racial and ethnic dynamics of South America.

How does Netto Perde Sua Alma represent religion and culture?

Fair

The idea of inventing a country challenges Western geopolitical norms and imperialist narratives. However, the film shows only a moderate engagement with non-Western cultural frameworks.

Does Netto Perde Sua Alma include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion or portrayal of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a non-Western perspective on history, challenging the Western cinematic gaze.
  • Explores the complex racial and ethnic dynamics of South America.
  • Challenges traditional geopolitical norms through its unique premise of nation-building.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered ability to act.
  • Focuses on a traditional masculine-driven narrative centered on patriarchal leadership.
  • Lacks documentation regarding the inclusion of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The story of a man who invented a country.

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