Atrapalhando a Suate
1983
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O Grande Elias
Representation Score
2.5/10
Limited
1950
Director
Arthur Duarte
Runtime
118 minutes
Average Rating
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O Grande Elias is a mid-century social comedy that prioritizes maintaining class status and family expectations. The narrative follows a traditional farce structure where the protagonist uses deception to manage his social standing. The film operates within the conservative social and moral frameworks of 1950s Brazil. It lacks complexity, focusing instead on the tension between honesty and social propriety. Ultimately, the work reinforces established cultural and gender norms without disrupting them.
Category Breakdown
Does O Grande Elias have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It adheres to traditional heterosexual relationships common in 1950s Brazilian cinema.
How does O Grande Elias portray gender?
The plot centers on Mr. Elias and his efforts to maintain traditional masculine roles. Comedy arises from his attempts to uphold wealth and stability.
How racially and ethnically diverse is O Grande Elias?
The narrative focuses on class differences rather than exploring racial or ethnic diversity. It centers on socio-economic status within a potentially homogeneous social setting.
How does O Grande Elias represent religion and culture?
The story emphasizes traditional social structures and the importance of maintaining appearances. It uses the pursuit of social status as a primary comedic element without challenging existing norms.
Does O Grande Elias include disability representation?
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.
Present on Screen
- Features a technically proficient comedic structure typical of the Golden Age of Brazilian cinema.
- Provides a clear, accessible narrative centered on universal themes of social performance and class deception.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered perspectives.
- Does not explore racial or ethnic diversity, focusing instead on socio-economic status.
- Maintains traditional gender hierarchies and domestic dynamics without subversion.
Official Synopsis
When Mr. Elias discovers that his aunt, who lives in Brazil, comes to visit him, he decides to temporarily occupy the house of a wealthy neighbor who's away so that she doesn't discover that he's not as rich as he told her.
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