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Brazil
Movie (1985)
Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel. Investigating a case that led to the wrongful arrest and eventual death of an innocent man instead of wanted terrorist Harry Tuttle, he meets the woman from his daydream, and in trying to help her gets caught in a web of mistaken identities, mindless bureaucracy and lies.
Movie (1985)
Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel. Investigating a case that led to the wrongful arrest and eventual death of an innocent man instead of wanted terrorist Harry Tuttle, he meets the woman from his daydream, and in trying to help her gets caught in a web of mistaken identities, mindless bureaucracy and lies.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Characters are seen scantily dressed, kissing, and in bed together, accompanied by sexual innuendo.
Violence & Gore
The movie features intense violence, torture, explosions, gunfire, bloody bodies, and military oppression.
Profanity
Occasional coarse language is used, including s--t and f--k.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters drink alcohol in social settings and the heroine smokes cigarettes.
Frightening Scenes
Masked forces frequently intimidate and attack the population in suspenseful, chaotic scenes.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The film acts as a warning about the loss of individual freedom, technological dependence, and desensitization to violence.
Role models
The protagonist proves courageous and resourceful despite being surrounded by flawed, absurd characters.
Representation
Women are often viewed through Sam’s fantasies or anxieties: Jill becomes an idealised rescue figure, while his mother’s repeated cosmetic surgery satirises the pursuit of youth.
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