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Carrion

Name: Carrion
Director: Sebastián Hiriart
Released: 2016
Duration: 73 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

2016

Director

Sebastián Hiriart

Runtime

73 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Sebastián Hiriart’s thriller focuses on the psychological unraveling of a romantic relationship, emphasizing interpersonal decay. The film stays within conventional genre clichés, avoiding deconstruction of societal hierarchies. Instead, it centers on the personal drama of a love triangle. While it reflects local authenticity through casting, the narrative remains socially conventional, lacking engagement with underrepresented identities or progressive frameworks.

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Category Breakdown

Does Carrion have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a traditional romantic pairing and does not include non-cisgender identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Carrion portray gender?

Limited

Characters follow typical gender roles and archetypes. Women's roles are mainly tied to the romantic plot rather than independent empowerment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Carrion?

Fair

Casting reflects local Mexican demographics, primarily featuring Mestizo characters. However, it does not explore the intersection of various identities.

How does Carrion represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film explores existential themes and moral ambiguity but does not engage with systemic critiques or anti-Western social commentary.

Does Carrion include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Reflects local Mexican coastal demographics through casting.
Uses a desolate setting to enhance psychological tension.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
Women's roles are limited to the romantic plot.
Does not address disability or neurodivergent perspectives.
Misses opportunities for deeper multi-layered or systemic critique.

Official Synopsis

A storm threatens the south coast of Mexico. A young couple has traveled to this tropic paradise to light the fire of their relationship. While days pass, this romantic vacation starts turning the opposite: a savage love triangle with a violent and unexpected destination.

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