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Good Manners

Name: Good Manners
Director: Marta Díaz de Lope Díaz
Released: 2023
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2023

Director

Marta Díaz de Lope Díaz

Runtime

91 minutes

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Good Manners is a character-driven exploration of domestic dynamics that highlights the role of female caregivers. By positioning nannies as central to reconciliation, the film challenges the stereotype of the invisible servant. The narrative uses the domestic sphere to show how labor and unconventional social bonds shape the plot. While the film avoids high-concept identity politics, it offers a nuanced, fractured view of domestic life. However, it lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and disability. Without specific casting details, the racial and ethnic diversity remains undefined.

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Category Breakdown

Does Good Manners have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story focuses on the bond between sisters and the nannies.

How does Good Manners portray gender?

Good

The story challenges traditional power structures by emphasizing the role of female caregivers in driving the narrative. Female characters play key roles in resolving conflicts.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Good Manners?

Fair

The film does not provide specific details about the ethnic makeup of its characters. While the setting suggests a Mediterranean context, the racial diversity is not clearly defined.

How does Good Manners represent religion and culture?

Good

The film explores the breakdown of traditional family units by highlighting the importance of chosen communities and unconventional social bonds. It emphasizes the bond between nannies over rigid kinship structures.

Does Good Manners include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical disabilities, neurodivergent conditions, or mental health issues in the provided narrative.

Present on Screen

Highlights the role of female caregivers in driving the narrative.
Focuses on the importance of chosen communities over traditional family structures.
Uses the domestic sphere to explore complex social bonds.

Limited or Absent

Does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities.
Does not engage with disability, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions.
Does not clearly define or showcase ethnic and racial diversity.

Official Synopsis

Manuela and Rosario are two sisters who, after years of not speaking because of a family secret, find each other unexpectedly in the birthday party of their grandchildren. The kids have met thanks to their nannies, Trini and Milagros, best friends and neighbours. When they discover the conflict that separates the children, the nosy housekeepers will try, clumsily, lovingly and through silly shenanigans, to reconcile the families.

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