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Alone Man

Name: Alone Man
Director: Cláudia Jouvin
Released: 2016
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

6.5/10

Good

2016

Director

Cláudia Jouvin

Runtime

88 minutes

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Cláudia Jouvin’s film is a modern urban tale that emphasizes psychological exploration over demographic diversity. It successfully dismantles traditional masculine stereotypes by highlighting a vulnerable protagonist rather than a strong one. However, the film does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, or physical disabilities. The narrative structure focuses on universal existential themes rather than multi-layered identity issues. Overall, the film scores moderately by challenging societal stability and conventional heroic structures, yet it remains limited in demographic representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alone Man have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on Arnaldo's search for connection and his feelings of isolation. There are no obvious signs of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.

How does Alone Man portray gender?

Fair

Arnaldo breaks down traditional masculine stereotypes by showing vulnerability and unhappiness instead of strength and dominance. However, Josie's role and impact remain unclear.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alone Man?

Limited

The story is set in a local urban environment and does not feature a diverse cast or challenge racial norms through casting.

How does Alone Man represent religion and culture?

Good

The film questions typical life paths through its protagonist's desire to break free. It emphasizes personal, poetic truths over formal moral teachings.

Does Alone Man include disability representation?

Fair

The film delves into psychological conditions such as alienation and despair. It does not depict physical or neurological disabilities.

Present on Screen

Breaks down traditional masculine stereotypes by focusing on a vulnerable male character.
Questions conventional social and professional paths through a critique of modern stability.
Avoids clichéd assumptions about straight relationships and intimacy.

Limited or Absent

Does not explicitly represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
Lacks diverse racial or ethnic representation in the cast or setting.
Does not clearly depict physical or neurological disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The film tells the story of Arnaldo, that to get rid of his miserable life, seeks of a clinic that promises to copy people. With a copy occupying his place, he would take a new life. But, when having his request denied, Arnaldo has no choice but to try and change the course of his history. When he falls in love with Josie, the clerk of a pet cemetery, Arnaldo believes that he found a chance to finally be happy. But maybe he's wrong. A Lone Man is an urban fable that addresses the complexity of relationships, with a good dose of irony, and humor.

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