
Lucio Flavio
1977

Representation Score
Fair
1982
Director
Roberto Farias
Runtime
105 minutes
Average Rating
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Roberto Farias presents a sophisticated critique of institutional authority. Using a protagonist caught in a case of mistaken identity, the film exposes the fragility of individual control against an encompassing state apparatus. The work serves as a critical examination of systemic oppression rather than a study of contemporary identity politics. It challenges the official historical narrative of the 'economic miracle' by framing it as a mask for state violence. While the film lacks representation in specific categories like LGBTQ+ or disability, its strength lies in its deep cultural critique of power dynamics and national identity.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story centers around political and class-based conflicts in 1970s Brazil.
The narrative emphasizes the political struggle of a male protagonist within a patriarchal system. There is limited evidence of women taking significant roles or subverting gender hierarchies.
The film showcases the diverse socio-political layers of Brazil. It highlights tensions between the middle class and political activists, disrupting monolithic national identities.
The film effectively critiques state-driven capitalism and institutional power. It exposes the systemic harm to political dissidents during the military regime by challenging state-sanctioned patriotism.
There is no information about the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Mid-1970s. When the military regime's "economic miracle" and the victory of the Brazilian football team on the World Cup serve as a distraction for the persecution of opposition leaders by the political police of the dictatorship. Under this context, Jofre Godoi da Fonseca, an alienated middle-class man, is mistaken for Sarmento, a political activist he met at an airport prior to his assassination. He is then arrested for being "subversive".

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