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Pride

Name: Pride
Director: Manuel Mur Oti
Released: 1955
Duration: 106 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

1955

Director

Manuel Mur Oti

Runtime

106 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Pride (1955) functions as a typical mid-century melodrama that upholds the social and institutional frameworks of post-Civil War Spain. The narrative focuses on duty, honor, and the preservation of established hierarchies over any progressive exploration. By emphasizing patriarchal authority and military discipline, the film supports traditionalist values. It reflects the era's social constraints without critiquing them, focusing instead on the stability of the family and the state.

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Category Breakdown

Does Pride have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to an assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. There is no representation of non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Pride portray gender?

Limited

The film reinforces traditional gender roles where women have limited influence outside of domestic and emotional contexts. Men hold positions of authority and military leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Pride?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white and reflects a local Spanish setting. There is no intentional use of racially diverse characters to challenge current norms.

How does Pride represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story highlights Catholic values and military honor. It promotes stability by examining the consequences of deviating from established social orders.

Does Pride include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of physical or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

The film offers a technically proficient depiction of mid-century Spanish cinema.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of non-traditional gender identities or diverse racial backgrounds.
Women's roles are limited to domestic duties within patriarchal structures.
The film reinforces traditional social hierarchies without challenging them.

Official Synopsis

A tale of two families, the Mendozas and Alzagas, faced for generations by the water of a river separating their adjoining properties. Old grudges reappear when the two heirs fall in love.

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