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492: A Man Called Death
Representation Score
2.1/10
Limited
2017
PG-13Director
Henrique Goldman
Runtime
100 minutes
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The film operates as a traditional crime drama centered on the life of Júlio Santana. It prioritizes the ability to act of a singular, violent male protagonist, aligning with established underworld clichés rather than challenging them. While the Brazilian setting provides a departure from Western-centric norms, the film lacks multi-layered complexity. The focus remains on individual criminality rather than systemic issues.
Category Breakdown
Does 492: A Man Called Death have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around a professional killer.
How does 492: A Man Called Death portray gender?
The story centers on a male protagonist who drives the plot through violent actions. It adheres to traditional gender power dynamics.
How racially and ethnically diverse is 492: A Man Called Death?
Set in Brazil, the film reflects the racial complexities of Brazilian urban centers through its setting. It engages with a non-Anglo-Saxon landscape.
How does 492: A Man Called Death represent religion and culture?
The narrative explores systemic violence and moral relativism. However, it does not explicitly address anti-capitalist or anti-Western critiques.
Does 492: A Man Called Death include disability representation?
The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There are no central plot drivers with disabilities.
Present on Screen
- The Brazilian setting provides a departure from Western-centric norms.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks multi-layered complexity and the subversion of social hierarchies.
- There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation and characters with disabilities.
- The narrative relies on conventional gendered power dynamics and male-driven ability to act.
Official Synopsis
The story of Júlio Santana, a professional killer who was responsible for almost 500 hundred murders in Brazil.
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