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Bonitinha, Mas Ordinária

Name: Bonitinha, Mas Ordinária
Director: Moacyr Góes
Released: 2013
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2013

Director

Moacyr Góes

Runtime

90 minutes

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Moacyr Góes uses class conflicts to create a sophisticated social drama. The film avoids simple moral choices, focusing instead on how systemic pressures shape individual ethics and actions. It highlights how wealth can corrupt and how patriarchal and capitalist structures can limit personal freedom. However, the film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, disability, and explicit racial identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bonitinha, Mas Ordinária have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. The main romantic storyline focuses solely on heterosexual relationships.

How does Bonitinha, Mas Ordinária portray gender?

Fair

Maria's fight against patriarchal family structures and Ritinha's role as a primary provider both challenge typical passive female roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bonitinha, Mas Ordinária?

Fair

Though specific racial identities are not clearly defined, the story highlights class divisions in Brazil. These divisions reflect the country's complex racial and ethnic landscape.

How does Bonitinha, Mas Ordinária represent religion and culture?

Good

The film questions traditional institutions and moral absolutes. It looks at how capitalist systems and family structures can become oppressive.

Does Bonitinha, Mas Ordinária include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters in the film that represent physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

Gives Ritinha a strong role that challenges passive female stereotypes.
Highlights the impact of wealth and capitalism on personal freedom.
Examines complex ethical situations and the influence of systemic pressures.

Limited or Absent

Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
Does not feature any characters with physical or mental disabilities.
Does not explicitly define racial identities within the narrative.

Official Synopsis

Edgard works as a subordinate in the company of millionaire Werneck and is in love with Ritinha, a simple woman who works as a teacher to support her mother and her three sisters. One day, Peixoto, Werneck's son-in-law, makes him a proposal to marry Maria, the boss's daughter. The reason is that Maria was abused and now is being forced to marry by her family. Edgard hesitates first but accepts the offer. From then on he enters into a great doubt: should he deposit the check and marry Maria or stay with Ritinha, his great love?

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