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Five

Name: Five
Director: Cecilia del Valle, Marco Berger, Francisco Forbes, Andrew Sala, Cinthia Varela
Released: 2010
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2010

Director

Cecilia del Valle, Marco Berger, Francisco Forbes, Andrew Sala, Cinthia Varela

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Cinco employs an anthology format to showcase a variety of personal experiences, emphasizing individual ability to act and subjective reality. By avoiding a central protagonist, the film offers a fragmented, layered look at human impulses. The film adeptly examines non-traditional expressions of attraction and the intricacies of desire. It shifts away from conventional moral frameworks to highlight the internal realities of its characters. Despite its diverse perspectives on gender and identity, the film remains primarily rooted in an Argentine context. Its exploration of power dynamics and transnational identity adds depth, though it lacks broader systemic discourse.

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Category Breakdown

Does Five have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The anthology challenges traditional expectations by delving into the experiences of young people discovering their sexuality. One segment focuses on a character's growing interest in his sister's boyfriend, offering a nuanced perspective on sexual awakening rather than just surface-level representation.

How does Five portray gender?

Fair

The film portrays women through different lenses, emphasizing emotional independence and desire. However, it does not consistently challenge the dominance of male leadership throughout the segments.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Five?

Fair

Set in Argentina, the film explores the social fabric of South America. One segment highlights the experience of an Argentine man living in the United States, touching on themes of transnational identity.

How does Five represent religion and culture?

Good

The film focuses on a secular, psychological examination of human behavior rather than religious frameworks. It dismantles conventional social norms through candid discussions and explorations of sexual fantasies.

Does Five include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of the portrayal of physical or cognitive disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Effective exploration of queer identity and adolescent sexual awakening.
Sophisticated, secular approach to human impulse and morality.
Diverse, non-traditional narrative perspectives through anthology structure.

Limited or Absent

Lack of consistent challenge to male leadership across segments.
Limited engagement with systemic racial issues or non-white majority casting.
No representation of physical or cognitive disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Five sex-themed stories: Story 1: At night, while waiting at the central bus station of Retiro, a man meets an adolescent girl, Reneta at the bus station. They go to a cafe and begin a conversation about sex that will prove to be deeply disturbing. Story 2: Walter, an adolescent boy will discover a new interest in his sister's boyfriend, Platero while they are fooling around on their bunk bed. Story 3: Virginia and Pablo maintained a loving relationship for some years; she is still in love but he is not the man she met. Story 4: Gustavo, a 40-year-old Argentinean married to an American woman living in the USA longs for his sex life in Buenos Aires stimulated by photos of Argentinean teenagers on the Internet. Story 5: A well-built married office employee has sexual fantasies about the women working in his office.

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