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The Extraordinary Tale of the Times Table

The Extraordinary Tale of the Times Table

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2014

Director

Laura Alvea, José F. Ortuño

Runtime

79 minutes

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The film offers a nuanced character study by integrating neurodivergence into a romantic drama. By centering a character with OCD, the story delves into psychological depth beyond simple romantic clichés. However, the film remains largely traditional in its social structure. The romantic arc follows a standard boy-meets-girl trajectory, and the resolution suggests a conventional happy ending rather than a deconstruction of systemic issues. Ultimately, while the film highlights an invisible disability effectively, it lacks broader complexity regarding race, gender, or LGBTQ+ identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Extraordinary Tale of the Times Table have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film follows a typical heterosexual romantic storyline without addressing non-traditional gender identities or questioning traditional romantic structures.

How does The Extraordinary Tale of the Times Table portray gender?

Fair

The story follows conventional storytelling methods and does not deviate from traditional masculine and feminine roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Extraordinary Tale of the Times Table?

Minimal

The provided information contains no details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or the setting. Consequently, no assessment can be made.

How does The Extraordinary Tale of the Times Table represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores psychological complexity by focusing on a character with OCD. However, the 'happily ever after' conclusion might oversimplify the resolution of these struggles.

Does The Extraordinary Tale of the Times Table include disability representation?

Good

The narrative provides meaningful representation by making a mental health condition central to the plot, giving the character a significant role in navigating both personal relationships and psychological realities.

Present on Screen

  • Centers a character with OCD, providing meaningful representation of neurodivergence.
  • Incorporates mental health as a primary theme, adding psychological depth to the romantic drama.

Limited or Absent

  • Relies on conventional heterosexual clichés and traditional romantic structures.
  • The 'happily ever after' conclusion might overlook the complexities of living with mental health conditions.

Official Synopsis

Boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl, girl suffers an obsessive compulsive disorder, boy and girl live happily ever after.

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