Not much goes on in this meandering film from Brazil about a gay man named Elias (Kelner Macêdo) who moves to São Paulo and takes a job in a clothing factory, where increasingly long hours get in the way of his broader experiences socially and sexually. Elias is warned that even in a country as accepting of LGBT people as Brazil, it is still best not to draw attention to one's gay identity, for the sake of a career. In his limited time away from work, Elias has no-attachment sex with a few partners, and is drawn to a new colleague at the job—although nothing comes of it. But things begin to open up one night after work, when a diverse array of sexually fluid factory employees decide to go for a few beers, creating the sense of community that Elias has needed. Co-writer and director Marcelo Caetano's finest moment in an otherwise forgettable movie is a long uncut shot of Elias's co-workers entering the frame one by one to join a growing group of LGBT individuals, forming an instant bond and a vision of pure democracy. Optional. (T. Keogh)
Body Electric (Corpo Elétrico)
Breaking Glass, 95 min., in Portuguese w/English subtitles, not rated, DVD: $19.99 Volume 33, Issue 2
Body Electric (Corpo Elétrico)
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