
Travessia
2017
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Representation Score
Fair
2007
Director
José Araripe Jr.
Runtime
77 minutes
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Esses Moços extends the Armorial movement by emphasizing the preservation of Brazilian folk traditions. It avoids Western-centric casting, embracing the ethnic and regional authenticity of the Sertão. However, the film adheres to the traditional structures of its source material, reflecting historical social hierarchies and offering limited subversion of gender roles or inclusion of diverse sexual orientations. Ultimately, the film celebrates regional identity but lacks the depth needed to challenge conventional norms.
Category Breakdown
The film follows traditional romantic relationships from its source material. It does not include any non-conforming gender identities or same-sex relationships, focusing instead on conventional romances.
Characters follow established social roles within a traditional rural setting. Masculinity is sometimes shown through comedic incompetence, while the narrative adheres to the social hierarchy of the Brazilian Northeast.
The production highlights the authentic regional character of the Sertão. The cast reflects a diverse ethnic mix consistent with the demographics of the Brazilian Northeast.
The film emphasizes local cultural heritage and folklore. It celebrates Brazilian identity through the Armorial perspective without critiquing institutional power.
There is no significant depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the narrative.
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