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The Immorals

Name: The Immorals
Director: Geraldo Vietri
Released: 1979
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Limited

1979

Director

Geraldo Vietri

Runtime

105 minutes

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The Immorals functions as a subversive drama that prioritizes personal connections over established social norms. Its primary strength lies in exploring queer intimacy and deconstructing the traditional family unit within a 1979 context. However, the film's impact is limited by a lack of visible diversity in other areas, such as racial or disability representation. Ultimately, the film succeeds as a critique of class and the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender, though it falls short in providing a broader multi-layered perspective.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Immorals have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film highlights the bond between Mario and Gustavo, suggesting their relationship goes beyond friendship and challenges traditional views of relationships. This portrayal disrupts the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Immorals portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on Mario's struggle against his wealthy family, challenging traditional gender roles. While Glória is introduced through her beauty, the salon setting allows for a more fluid social environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Immorals?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the racial composition of the cast. The narrative provides no specific details concerning ethnic identities or racial dynamics.

How does The Immorals represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques traditional institutions and capitalist social structures. It portrays the upper-class family unit as a source of tension rather than stability.

Does The Immorals include disability representation?

Minimal

The provided context contains no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No representation in this category is present.

Present on Screen

Explores queer identity by showing a relationship that goes beyond friendship.
Challenges traditional gender roles through the protagonist's rejection of family hierarchies.
Critiques capitalist social structures by portraying the upper class as a source of tension.

Limited or Absent

Lacks information about racial or ethnic diversity.
Does not include characters with disabilities.
Depicts female characters primarily through the lens of beauty.

Official Synopsis

Mario is the son of a rich couple, but he lives in constant conflict with his family. In a beauty salon, he meets the beautiful Glória and the hairdresser Gustavo, with whom he becomes friends and gets closer and closer. However, the guys' relationship can be more than just friendship.

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