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The Corinthian

Name: The Corinthian
Director: Milton Amaral
Released: 1967
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

1967

Director

Milton Amaral

Runtime

95 minutes

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The film is a character-driven comedy that relies on traditional storylines of the era. It focuses on the tension between an individual's passion and the expectations of their community, particularly through the lens of soccer fanaticism. While the setting in São Paulo suggests a multicultural backdrop, the narrative does not actively engage with multi-layered identities or challenge established social hierarchies. The character dynamics follow conventional patterns of the time. Ultimately, the work prioritizes populist storytelling and comedic social friction over a diverse or deconstructive approach to representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Corinthian have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions. The story revolves around a single male character's sports obsession, which aligns with the social norms of 1967.

How does The Corinthian portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist whose conflicts arise from his personal obsessions. Female characters tend to operate within traditional domestic roles, responding to the protagonist rather than driving the plot themselves.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Corinthian?

Fair

Set in São Paulo, the film exists within a multicultural environment. However, there is no clear indication of intentional multi-layered casting or specific representations of racial hierarchies.

How does The Corinthian represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot examines the tension between soccer fanaticism and traditional communal stability through a comedic lens. It does not offer a systemic critique of social structures but instead highlights the social friction humorously.

Does The Corinthian include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this production.

Present on Screen

Explores the tension between individual passion and communal expectations through a populist comedic lens.
Uses a localized, social-communal setting that reflects the multicultural landscape of São Paulo.

Limited or Absent

Female characters lack independent ability to act and primarily occupy traditional domestic roles.
Does not explicitly represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
Does not document intentionality regarding multi-layered casting or the depiction of racial hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Manuel is a fanatical barber for a São Paulo soccer team, Corinthians, and that's why he always gets into trouble with his neighbors and family.

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