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Catalina

Name: Catalina
Director: Denijal Hasanović
Released: 2017
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

6.6/10

Good

2017

Director

Denijal Hasanović

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Catalina offers a sophisticated, transnational look at post-conflict trauma by centering women and diverse identities. By moving the focus away from Anglo-centric perspectives, the film provides a unique lens on global justice and systemic violence. The narrative succeeds in disrupting traditional hierarchies, placing women at the intellectual and emotional heart of a heavy geopolitical subject. The intersection of Colombian and Bosnian identities enriches the exploration of historical trauma. However, the film lacks explicit clarity regarding specific identity markers, such as sexual orientation. Additionally, there is no visible representation of disability within the current narrative framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Catalina have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film explores an intimate tragedy between two women, offering a departure from stories centered around heterosexual relationships. While specific identity markers are not explicitly defined, the focus on female-centric intimacy provides a nuanced perspective.

How does Catalina portray gender?

Good

The narrative centers on two female protagonists, a Colombian law student and a native Bosnian woman. This placement challenges traditional cinematic tendencies to frame war and legal justice through a masculine lens.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Catalina?

Excellent

The story features a Colombian protagonist navigating European landscapes, deconstructing Anglo-centric storytelling. This blending of South American and Balkan identities offers a rich, non-Western perspective on historical trauma.

How does Catalina represent religion and culture?

Good

The film prioritizes the subjective, emotional experiences of victims over institutional or patriotic history. It scrutinizes international legal institutions by focusing on the personal impact of the War Crimes Tribunal.

Does Catalina include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Blends Colombian and Bosnian identities to offer a rich, multi-layered perspective.
Challenges traditional war narratives by centering female protagonists.
Provides a non-Western perspective on global justice and legal institutions.

Limited or Absent

Could provide more clarity on the protagonists' specific LGBTQ+ identities.
Includes more representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Colombian girl, who studies law in France, arrives to Sarajevo in order to write a study about the War Crimes Tribunal. Unexpectedly she finds herself in the center of the intimate tragedy of her new friend, a native woman.

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