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Um Caipira em Bariloche

Um Caipira em Bariloche

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1973

Director

Amacio Mazzaropi, Pio Zamuner

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Amácio Mazzaropi’s work centers on the 'caipira' archetype, using the contrast between rural simplicity and urban sophistication to create humor. While the film criticizes urban pretensions, it does so through a traditionalist lens that upholds existing social hierarchies. The production does not aim for diverse or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. Instead, it relies on established cultural archetypes and conventional social structures without challenging these norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Um Caipira em Bariloche have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional standards where everyone is assumed to be straight or cisgender. There are no characters with non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Um Caipira em Bariloche portray gender?

Limited

Women in the film are shown in supportive or domestic roles, such as the protagonist's daughter. The movie sticks to traditional gender roles without questioning these norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Um Caipira em Bariloche?

Fair

The story focuses on a single, rural Brazilian community. Cultural differences are shown through economic and regional distinctions rather than a variety of races.

How does Um Caipira em Bariloche represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film promotes a moralistic view of simple, traditional rural life. It emphasizes folk morality and honesty over more complex cultural or post-colonial themes.

Does Um Caipira em Bariloche include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities that play a key role in the story or serve as central narrative devices.

Present on Screen

  • Critiques urban pretension through the lens of rural honesty.
  • Explores regional Brazilian identity and folk morality.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks diverse racial representation.
  • Relies on traditional gender roles and straight social standards.
  • Does not challenge or subvert established social or cultural norms.

Official Synopsis

Polidoro is a naive farmer. Convinced by his daughter and son-in-law, he sells his farm to Agenor, a swindler and friend of his son-in-law. Through a trap, Polidoro travels to Bariloche while his farm is sold illicitly to third parties.

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