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Agallas

Name: Agallas
Director: Samuel Martín Mateos, Andrés Luque
Released: 2009
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2009

Director

Samuel Martín Mateos, Andrés Luque

Runtime

99 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Agallas is a gritty Spanish thriller that emphasizes socio-economic struggles over identity-based representation. The narrative centers on a power struggle between a low-level criminal and a business owner, highlighting survivalism and economic injustice. The film operates within a traditional, male-centric framework. While it offers a critique of social stability and authority through its protagonist, it lacks the broad range of cultural and identity perspectives found in more diverse contemporary cinema. Ultimately, the film's scope is narrow, focusing on regional socio-economic conflicts rather than a wide array of cultural or identity-driven perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Agallas have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story focuses on the relationship between the protagonist and his employer.

How does Agallas portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male-dominated power dynamic between Sebas and Regueira. It lacks female characters who drive the plot or challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Agallas?

Limited

Set in Galicia, Spain, the film seems to focus on socio-economic issues rather than racial diversity. There is no indication of a diverse cast.

How does Agallas represent religion and culture?

Good

The film explores subjective morality and criticizes local capitalist systems. By focusing on a ruthless criminal's perspective, it presents a cynical and morally relative worldview.

Does Agallas include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of visible or invisible disabilities in the characters or the plot.

Present on Screen

Provides a cynical critique of local capitalist structures and traditional authority.
Offers a nuanced look at class dynamics and individual ability to act through a criminal lens.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
Relies on a male-dominated narrative structure with little female influence.
Shows a lack of racial and ethnic diversity within its regional setting.

Official Synopsis

Sebas es un delincuente de poca monta recién salido de prisión que decide buscar empleo en una pequeña empresa de Galicia. Pero no por vocación desde luego, sino porque algo le dice que el dueño de la empresa, Regueira, no se ha pagado el Jaguar con cangrejos. Cuando por fin es contratado, Regueira comprueba muy rápidamente que aquel joven de dientes mellados tiene agallas y decide convertirlo en su ayudante. Pero, Sebastián, tan listo y tan despiadado, ignora que forma parte de un juego que le supera...

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