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Mercado de abasto

Mercado de abasto

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1955

Director

Lucas Demare

Runtime

75 minutes

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Mercado de abasto is a mid-century drama that adheres to the conventional narrative structures of 1950s Argentina. The story prioritizes individual domestic consequences and traditional moralistic storytelling over the subversion of social hierarchies. The film operates within established social norms, focusing on a heterosexual marriage and the fallout of criminal activity. It lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or a significant disruption of patriarchal or systemic power structures. While the setting provides a baseline for regional multiculturalism, the character dynamics remain rooted in traditional gendered clichés and individualistic moral conflicts.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mercado de abasto have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship between a woman and a man. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge traditional social norms.

How does Mercado de abasto portray gender?

Fair

The plot centers on a woman's struggle against a dominant male figure. While the protagonist plays a significant role in driving the story, the narrative relies on the cliché of a woman being ruined by a man's past actions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mercado de abasto?

Fair

Set in Buenos Aires, the film engages with the city's multicultural fabric. However, there is no evidence of diverse casting or the use of non-white protagonists to disrupt historical norms.

How does Mercado de abasto represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story explores individual morality and criminality rather than systemic critique. The focus on organized crime serves as a cautionary tale within traditional moral frameworks rather than a deconstruction of power.

Does Mercado de abasto include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not mention characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The Buenos Aires setting inherently engages with the multicultural fabric of the region.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative relies on conventional gendered clichés where a woman is victimized by male actions.
  • The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
  • The story focuses on individual morality rather than providing a critique of systemic power or institutions.

Official Synopsis

The action occurs in Abasto Market in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A grown up single woman marries a mafia man who promised her he would change. After they've married, his past come to ruin the wife's life.

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