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Farewell

Name: Farewell
Director: Marcelo Galvão
Released: 2014
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2014

Director

Marcelo Galvão

Runtime

90 minutes

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Farewell stands out by focusing its story in a Brazilian setting, breaking away from the usual Anglo-centric perspective in post-apocalyptic films. The film dismantles traditional social structures by replacing them with a survivalist mindset, where characters must rely on situational ethics and moral relativism. However, the film's exploration of specific identity-based representation is limited, particularly in terms of LGBTQ+ identities and disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does Farewell have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't explicitly include LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships. The main relationship focuses on a significant age difference rather than queer identity.

How does Farewell portray gender?

Fair

Gender roles are challenged by a survivalist setting where traditional hierarchies are removed. A strong female lead breaks away from submissive stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Farewell?

Good

The film features a mostly Brazilian cast, offering a localized perspective that avoids the typical Anglo-centric viewpoint in Western post-apocalyptic stories.

How does Farewell represent religion and culture?

Good

The story unfolds in a world where laws and religions have crumbled. Characters face moral relativism and situational ethics as tools for survival in a lawless environment.

Does Farewell include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Provides a non-Anglo-centric perspective through a predominantly Brazilian cast.
Challenges traditional gender roles by emphasizing competence and ability to act in survival situations.
Offers a nuanced exploration of moral relativism in a post-institutional world.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer romantic arcs.
Provides no visible or invisible depictions of disability.
Focuses on age-gap dynamics rather than diverse identity-based narratives.

Official Synopsis

A 92-year-old man decides that the time has come to say goodbye to all that is most important in his life, including his lover – who is 55 years younger than him.

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