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Roberto Carlos a 300 Quilômetros por Hora

Name: Roberto Carlos a 300 Quilômetros por Hora
Director: Roberto Farias
Released: 1971
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1971

Director

Roberto Farias

Runtime

99 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This 1971 adventure film centers on the journey of a mechanic turned race car pilot. The narrative is built around the high-adrenaline environment of professional racing and celebrity status, limiting its scope for social critique. The film adheres to the social and gender norms of its time, avoiding disruption of conventional hierarchies and focusing on a specialized, masculine professional sphere. Ultimately, it serves as a genre piece designed for escapism, prioritizing the protagonist's personal success within a traditional framework without engaging with broader systemic or diverse social realities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Roberto Carlos a 300 Quilômetros por Hora have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on the world of professional motor racing and celebrity lifestyle, where there are no representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Roberto Carlos a 300 Quilômetros por Hora portray gender?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional gender roles, with a predominantly male cast focused on competitive activities. Female characters have limited roles and do not drive the narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Roberto Carlos a 300 Quilômetros por Hora?

Fair

As a Brazilian production, it offers some local representation. However, the cast's racial makeup is not specified, and it may depict a homogenous social circle typical of high-status sports.

How does Roberto Carlos a 300 Quilômetros por Hora represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film celebrates individual achievement and the lifestyle of celebrities. It does not explore moral relativism or secular themes but instead focuses on personal success and fame.

Does Roberto Carlos a 300 Quilômetros por Hora include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. Disability is not used as a narrative device.

Present on Screen

Provides a baseline of regional Brazilian representation through its setting and production origin.

Limited or Absent

Lacks women's ability to drive the story and representation within the professional racing setting.
Fails to include LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight perspectives.
Does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Does not address diverse racial or multi-layered social dynamics.

Official Synopsis

A mechanic who wants to become a race car pilot has his great opportunity when he has to take the place of another pilot who had suffered an accident.

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