Discovering Self-Identity in Santa Girl
One young woman with an unusual background tries to find and establish herself in the real world, which isn't exactly as festive as she hoped it would be.
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A documentary that reflects on Fabíola Aquino's decision to undergo bariatric surgery and shows her anxieties, expectations, and fears, as well as other stories about her body and obesity, in addition to speeches by specialized professionals. The film also discusses strategies for dealing with the social control of bodies, since prejudice is confused with discourses on health. The proposal has cross-cutting obesity-related themes - representations of the body, fatphobia, psychology, society, prejudice, food, and economic power.
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A documentary that reflects on Fabíola Aquino's decision to undergo bariatric surgery and shows her anxieties, expectations, and fears, as well as other stories about her body and obesity, in addition to speeches by specialized professionals. The film also discusses strategies for dealing with the social control of bodies, since prejudice is confused with discourses on health. The proposal has cross-cutting obesity-related themes - representations of the body, fatphobia, psychology, society, prejudice, food, and economic power.
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Runtime:84 minutes
Studio:Obá Cacauê Produções, CineBrasilTV
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