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A Song of Lisbon

Name: A Song of Lisbon
Director: Pedro Varela
Released: 2016
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2016

Director

Pedro Varela

Runtime

110 minutes

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A Song of Lisbon is a localized social comedy that explores the tension between traditional provincial life and modern urban realities. It uses the cliché of a failing student to critique the rigid meritocratic pressures placed on young people by older generations. While the film subtly deconstructs the 'perfect nephew' archetype, it lacks significant depth in reflecting broader social diversities. The story remains centered on regionalist and generational conflicts.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Song of Lisbon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story revolves around typical romantic comedy themes, focusing on the protagonist's pursuit of romantic relationships without addressing non-traditional gender identities.

How does A Song of Lisbon portray gender?

Fair

Female characters play crucial roles as moral and financial anchors for the family. However, the story is driven by the male protagonist's irresponsibility and academic struggles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Song of Lisbon?

Limited

The film reflects the homogeneous demographics of Portuguese comedies. It emphasizes socioeconomic and geographic differences rather than racial or ethnic diversity.

How does A Song of Lisbon represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film offers a nuanced look at social morality. It uses comedic tension to challenge idealized family clichés and explore the divide between tradition and urban life.

Does A Song of Lisbon include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or mentioned depictions of physical or neurodevelopmental disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Subtly challenges traditional familial expectations and the 'perfect student' archetype.
Explores the tension between rigid provincial morality and modern urban autonomy through comedic storytelling.

Limited or Absent

Lacks significant depth in reflecting broader social diversities.
Focuses primarily on regional and generational friction, limiting representation of diverse identities.

Official Synopsis

How happy and proud they are those two ladies back in Oporto! Thanks to them, their bright nephew can study medicine in Lisbon and may already have become a doctor. Little do they know, not only Vasco wastes all his time drinking, dancing and picking up girls but he has just failed his final exam! And in that same day, he receives an email from the two aunts announcing their visit to Lisbon! Will he be able to make them believe he is such a good student as they think?

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