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Paulina

Name: Paulina
Director: Santiago Mitre
Released: 2015
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

8.1/10

Excellent

2015

Not Rated

Director

Santiago Mitre

Runtime

103 minutes

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Paulina is a sophisticated critique of institutional power that prioritizes broader political and class-based themes over specific identity categories. Its strength lies in its examination of how corrupt state structures affect individuals. However, it lacks depth in specific identity categories such as LGBTQ+ narratives or disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Paulina have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't explore LGBTQ+ characters taking a leading role or address sexual orientation directly. Instead, it focuses on class and political issues rather than stories involving diverse sexual orientations.

How does Paulina portray gender?

Good

Paulina is a central female professional facing systemic violence and patriarchal structures. The story highlights her resilience and the societal pushback she encounters while holding positions of authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Paulina?

Fair

The film portrays a clear contrast between urban professionals and underrepresented suburban residents. It uses demographic differences to critique class-based hierarchies and unequal treatment.

How does Paulina represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative critically examines traditional state institutions, presenting military and judicial systems as tools of oppression. It emphasizes the impact of systemic harm and historical memory.

Does Paulina include disability representation?

Fair

The film does not focus on visible or invisible disabilities as central themes. Psychological trauma is used as a metaphor for societal harm rather than specific character representation.

Present on Screen

Strong critique of institutional power and the dismantling of traditional state authority.
Nuanced depiction of socioeconomic and regional diversity within Argentina.
Empowering portrayal of female resilience against systemic violence.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ character roles or non-straight narratives.
Minimal focus on specific disability representation or character-driven disability stories.
Limited exploration of identities beyond class, gender, and political affiliation.

Official Synopsis

Paulina is a young lawyer with a promising career in Buenos Aires, who chooses to go back to her home town. Her father, Fernando, is a well known judge. Against his will, Paulina decides to teach in a suburban high school as part of an inclusion program. One night, after the second week working there, she's brutally assaulted by a gang. With the disapproval of the people around her, she decides to go back to work, in the neighborhood where she was attacked, without realizing that her attackers may be even closer than she thought.

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