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Tabu
1983·Movie
·1h 18min·
Tabu fingerprint
Striking style, low-key.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Spectacle5
- Tension4
- Fast Pace4
Heart
Moving and nostalgic
- Pathos7
- Nostalgia7
- Romance6
Humor
Some satire
Not a comedy at heart.
- Satire & Parody5
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Situational Comedy3
World
History, a real life story, and show business
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Novelty6
Craft
Standout performances
- Acting8
- Direction7
- Dialogue Quality7
Style
Standout score
- Music Composition8
- Music Centrality8
- Cinematography7
All energy traits
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
MediumMoving and nostalgic
Emotionally, it's moving and nostalgic.
All heart traits
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Nostalgia7Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Romance6Love stories and emotional connections.
- Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics5Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome4Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
All humor traits
- Satire & Parody5Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy3Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Eccentricity6Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumHistory, a real life story, and show business
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, a real life story, and show business. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Historical9Period settings and real events.
- Biographical7Lives of notable figures.
- Showbiz7Entertainment industry and performance.
- Social Commentary7Perspectives on society and norms.
- Politics6Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Pop Culture6References and cultural commentary.
Craft
MediumStandout performances
The performances stand out.
All craft traits
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Educational7Informative and instructive.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Style
HighStandout score
Look and sound: the score stand out.
All style traits
- Music Composition8Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality8Songs central to storytelling.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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Caetano Veloso is Lamartine Babo in Júlio Bressane's New picture
The fictional encounter in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (in the 30s) between popular songwriter Lamartine Babo and inconoclast poet and playwright Oswald de Andrade.
Brazilian CinemaBiographical FictionHistorical DramaMusicalArtistic1930s Rio de JaneiroBohemian CultureSatiricalCultural Encounter
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Questions about Tabu
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Tabu worth watching?
62
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Tabu rated?
Nudity
Content advisories: nudity.
How long is Tabu?
1 h 18 min
Tabu runs 1 h 18 min.
Is Tabu based on a true story?
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
Do critics and audiences agree on Tabu?
Critics86
Audiences67
Not quite. Critics rate Tabu higher (86) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Tabu in?
Portuguese
It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil.
What tropes does Tabu use?
Capitalism Is BadCat FightThe Chosen OneDances and BallsDowner EndingStar-Crossed LoversA Fool and His New Money Are Soon PartedOne-Word TitleRomanticism Versus EnlightenmentLocked Away in a MonasteryTitle DropNoble Savageand 2 more
TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Tabu, including Capitalism Is Bad, Cat Fight, The Chosen One.