Movie

New Wave

1984 · 104 min

A lively, cheeky ensemble comedy that mixes locker-room banter with a rebellious spirit, feeling both playful and pointedly political.

Tagline: Let’s get ballin’
Overview: São Paulo, 1983: Women’s soccer has just been legalized in Brazil. A group of rebellious young women form the Gayvotas Football Club and begin training for their first match. But as the team quickly becomes a media sensation, its members are forced to confront the prejudices of the conservative military dictatorship that they live under.
How it feels: Satirical, absurd, earnest and light. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Freedom, gender, politics, friendship
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: freedom
gender
politics
friendship
rebellion
Places: big city
workplace
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong