The unequal power dynamic between Clara (a Black woman from the periphery) and Ana (a wealthy white woman) remains a central tension, even as they fall in love [10, 24, 29].
It "queers" the horror genre by replacing traditional patriarchal family structures with alternative models of care and "chosen family" [4, 10]. Good Manners (2017)
The film is famously split into two distinct halves that shift significantly in tone and focus [7, 13]: The unequal power dynamic between Clara (a Black
Critics have praised the film for its ambitious hybridity , though some found its 135-minute runtime and CGI-heavy second half slightly uneven [3, 13, 19, 33]. It remains a significant work in Latin American cinema, winning the Special Jury Prize at the 70th Locarno International Film Festival [9]. It remains a significant work in Latin American
The title Good Manners refers to the strict social codes and "proper" behaviors Ana rejects from her elite upbringing, and which Clara must navigate to survive as an outsider [14]. Critical Reception and Awards
The 2017 Brazilian film ( As Boas Maneiras ), directed by Marco Dutra and Juliana Rojas, is a genre-defying dark fable that blends social realism, lesbian romance, and werewolf horror into a singular exploration of motherhood and class [8, 13, 15]. Plot Overview and Structure
The film uses its supernatural premise to interrogate contemporary Brazilian society [6]: