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What Is It Worth?

What Is It Worth?

Representation Score

6.5/10

Good

2005

Director

Sérgio Bianchi

Runtime

110 minutes

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Sérgio Bianchi’s film is a thorough examination of power, using a non-linear structure to bridge historical injustices with contemporary Brazilian reality. It refuses to sanitize history, instead using the era of slavery to deconstruct modern social stability. The film's strength lies in its profound use of racial hierarchies to critique systemic oppression and the myth of social progress. By linking economic desperation across centuries, it creates a powerful critique of systemic issues. However, the focus on broad systemic struggles leaves little room for specific LGBTQ+ narratives. The film's heavy emphasis on class and race means any queer-coded subtext remains unverified.

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Category Breakdown

Does What Is It Worth? have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on the intersections of class and race rather than LGBTQ+ identities. There is no indication of non-cisgender representations in the film's themes.

How does What Is It Worth? portray gender?

Good

The adaptation of 'Father Against Mother' challenges traditional gender roles within the home. It examines how economic pressures and social stratification affect idealized masculine and feminine roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is What Is It Worth??

Excellent

The film provides excellent representation by drawing parallels between 18th-century slavery and modern Brazil. This structure highlights the ongoing struggles and systemic oppression faced by people of color.

How does What Is It Worth? represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The work offers a sophisticated critique of colonial institutions and historical capitalism. It uses literature to explore the systemic victimization of underrepresented groups within established social orders.

Does What Is It Worth? include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the inclusion or portrayal of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Profound exploration of racial hierarchies and systemic oppression.
  • Sophisticated critique of colonial institutions and historical capitalism.
  • Effective use of non-linear narrative to connect historical and modern struggles.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of explicit representation or focus on LGBTQ+ identities.
  • No documented evidence regarding the portrayal of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Free adaptation of Machado de Assis's short story "Pai Contra Mãe", having some of Nireu Cavalcanti's 18th Century chronicles as inspiration, the film traces parallels between life in during the slavery period and in modern Brazil.

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