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Carried Away

Name: Carried Away
Director: Bruno Barreto
Released: 1996
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1996

Director

Bruno Barreto

Runtime

109 minutes

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Carried Away is a character-driven drama centered on a man navigating mid-life transitions and existential crises. The narrative leans on traditional romantic clichés and conventional social hierarchies typical of rural period dramas. The film lacks representation that reflects multiple aspects of identity, focusing instead on individualistic existential struggles. The demographic makeup appears uniform, offering limited engagement with diverse identities or non-straight relationships. While the film delves into themes of displacement and systemic change, these elements are framed through the protagonist's personal ethics and experiences rather than a broader social critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Carried Away have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on heterosexual relationships and does not include any queer subtext or characters with non-binary gender identities.

How does Carried Away portray gender?

Fair

Female characters such as Rosealee and Catherine play important roles, but their actions mainly support the male protagonist's journey. The power dynamics in the central relationship complicate the portrayal of women's independence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Carried Away?

Limited

The setting and cast depict a homogeneous, rural Western community. There is no indication of a diverse cast or efforts to challenge Anglo-centric casting norms.

How does Carried Away represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines the impact of modernization on traditional rural life. It highlights the personal consequences of institutional growth without critiquing Western institutions.

Does Carried Away include disability representation?

Minimal

A dying mother is mentioned, touching on end-of-life care. However, it is unclear if disability is portrayed with real influence or used merely as a plot device.

Present on Screen

Explores the complexities of women's independence through characters like Rosealee.
Offers a nuanced look at the tension between personal desires and societal structures.
Examines the impact of institutional expansion on traditional rural life.

Limited or Absent

Does not engage with LGBTQ+ perspectives or queer subtext.
Features a homogeneous cast lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
Female roles are often tied to the male protagonist's internal struggles.

Official Synopsis

Based on Jim Harrison's book, "Farmer". 47-year-old Joseph Svenden lives on the family farm with his dying mother and teaches at a two room schoolhouse with Rosealee, his lover and his best friend's widow. Joseph, who lacks a college degree, learns that he will lose his teaching job at the end of the year when the school district expands into his town. Meanwhile, he is seduced by 17-year-old Catherine, a new student in his class. His affair with Catherine and losing his teaching job forces Joseph to take a look at his previously dull life and to decide how he wants to live the rest of it.

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