
Once Upon a Time in Bethlehem
2019

Representation Score
Fair
2019
Director
Rodrigo Van Der Put
Runtime
46 minutes
Average Rating
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The film primarily serves as a tool for challenging traditional religious narratives through satire and humor. It focuses on humanizing and satirizing figures typically shielded from criticism. By using the comedic lens of the Porta dos Fundos collective, the film replaces reverence with moral relativism and comedic dysfunction. While it provides a strong cultural critique and a non-Western perspective, it lacks specific focus on disability and LGBTQ+ character arcs.
Category Breakdown
The film uses humor to challenge traditional religious expectations related to sexuality. While it doesn't show specific instances of same-sex relationships, the overall tone suggests a disruption of conventional ideas of sanctity.
The story presents traditional male leaders in a fallible, comedic light. By showing a central religious figure as human, it challenges the stereotype of the infallible, stoic male leader.
As a Brazilian production, the film offers a departure from the typical Anglo-Saxon depiction of biblical stories. The setting and casting reflect a non-Western perspective.
The film demonstrates strong intent in critiquing Western religious institutions. It uses secular satire to challenge the perceived superiority of religious doctrines and institutional authority.
There is no information available regarding the portrayal of neurodivergence or physical disabilities in this production.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Jesus, who's hitting the big 3-0, brings a surprise guest to meet the family. A Christmas special so wrong it must be from comedians Porta dos Fundos.

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