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Antonio One Two Three

Name: Antonio One Two Three
Director: Leonardo Mouramateus
Released: 2019
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

5.2/10

Fair

2019

Director

Leonardo Mouramateus

Runtime

95 minutes

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Antonio One Two Three employs a fragmented, multi-perspective structure to explore human connections. This approach allows for a more nuanced look at social dynamics compared to a linear storyline. By featuring a variety of ethnic identities and social backgrounds, the film presents a diverse social landscape. This prevents the story from being a monolithic representation of Portuguese society. However, the film does not provide clear examples of multi-layered identities or specific disability representation, despite its progressive narrative structure.

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Category Breakdown

Does Antonio One Two Three have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film touches on complex interpersonal relationships and past romances. Although it doesn't explicitly confirm queer identities, the unusual living situations hint at a narrative open to various relationship types.

How does Antonio One Two Three portray gender?

Fair

Characters like Débora and the Brazilian guest have distinct roles in the story. The three-dimensional structure distributes influence among different viewpoints, avoiding a single male-centric perspective.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Antonio One Two Three?

Good

Including a Brazilian girl in Lisbon highlights immigrant experiences and post-colonial themes. This adds a diverse social landscape to the story, moving away from a uniform portrayal.

How does Antonio One Two Three represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film adopts a postmodern, relativistic view of human connection, challenging traditional moral hierarchies. Utilizing a theater setting allows for a narrative that questions conventional social structures.

Does Antonio One Two Three include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

The multi-perspective narrative avoids a singular, male-centric viewpoint.
Inclusion of Brazilian characters adds ethnic diversity to the Lisbon setting.
Fragmented storytelling allows for a nuanced exploration of social dynamics.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or specific queer narratives.
No characters are shown dealing with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The narrative does not explicitly challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender or traditional social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Antonio runs away from home and tries to spend the night at his ex-girlfriend's apartment. There he finds a brazilian girl, an unexpected guest. Johnny is struggling to stage his first theater play in Lisbon. His friendship with the young light technician will make him face his real problems. Débora is passing by, finally returning home. When she goes to the theater, she falls asleep, and is awaken by the protagonist. Three dimensions of the same story.

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