Que Horas Ela Volta?
Tonight’s film comes from Brazil!
Que Horas Ela Volta? (2015)
Whether you’re learning Portuguese or just looking for something to watch, Que Horas Ela Volta? is a moving film with an important social commentary.
It casts light on the damaging social consequences of our current economic system, particularly on how it forces us to spend less time with the people we care about. The main character, Val, is representative of many women from the northeast of Brazil, who sometimes have to move to São Paulo to provide for their families.
The film also covers class issues. When Val’s daughter, Jessica, moves in with Val at the home of her employers, she doesn’t treat them like deities in the way Val has been conditioned to. Though Val mistakes this for Jessica thinking she is better than everyone else, Jessica makes the important retort that she just doesn’t think she’s worse than anyone.
If you’re learning Portuguese, the following video is an interesting summary of the film’s themes :
Que Horas Ela Volta? : Uma grande metáfora - Alguém explica
If you’re unsure when and how to use subtitles, advice can be found here :
How to Use Subtitles to Learn a Language
If you’re interested in learning Portuguese, there’s a How to Learn Languages guide :
Take care, and enjoy the process!