
Barcarola (1908)

Barcarola (1908)
Overview
Barcarola is a 1908 Brazilian film directed by Júlio Ferrez. It was the first "sound" film in Brazil, that is, with actors dubbing themselves live, behind the screen, based on already recorded images. Premiered on September 1, 1908. It was produced by the company William e Cia. The film was inspired by the operetta "Les contes d'Hoffmann", by composer and cellist Jacques Offenbach. The film's synopsis is unknown, but given the name, which references the song "Barcarolle", it is very likely that it is inspired by the third act of Les contes d'Hoffmann. Like many films from this era, Barcarola is considered a lost film, with only one surviving image, taken during the film's production.
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Rating & Dimensions
Not Rated
Overview
Barcarola is a 1908 Brazilian film directed by Júlio Ferrez. It was the first "sound" film in Brazil, that is, with actors dubbing themselves live, behind the screen, based on already recorded images. Premiered on September 1, 1908. It was produced by the company William e Cia. The film was inspired by the operetta "Les contes d'Hoffmann", by composer and cellist Jacques Offenbach. The film's synopsis is unknown, but given the name, which references the song "Barcarolle", it is very likely that it is inspired by the third act of Les contes d'Hoffmann. Like many films from this era, Barcarola is considered a lost film, with only one surviving image, taken during the film's production.
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Detailed Bias Analysis
Primary
This film is a short, early silent film depicting a dance performance, entirely devoid of political themes or narrative. Its focus on pure entertainment and artistic expression places it firmly in the neutral category.
Due to the complete absence of specific information regarding the film's cast, characters, or narrative content, the assessment defaults to traditional representation and framing. There is no evidence to suggest the presence of explicit diversity, race/gender swaps, or critical portrayals of traditional identities within the movie's structure.
Secondary
Without any provided plot details or character information for 'Dans ur 'Surcouf'', it is impossible to evaluate the film's portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, no identifiable depiction can be confirmed, resulting in an N/A rating.
Based on the lack of available information regarding the film's plot or characters, there is no indication of transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, the film receives an N/A rating for its portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This 1908 silent film is a short dance sequence. There is no available information to suggest it features named characters with established canonical or historical genders that are then portrayed differently on screen.
This 1908 silent film is a short dance piece. There is no available information to suggest it features named characters with established canonical or historical racial identities that are then portrayed by actors of a different race.
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