You are here:

Amateur

Name: Amateur
Director: Néstor Frenkel
Released: 2011
Duration: 76 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2011

Director

Néstor Frenkel

Runtime

76 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Amateur is a niche biographical study that focuses closely on the personal journey of a single individual. Given its tight focus on the dual life of an Argentinian dentist, the film lacks the breadth to engage with wider social hierarchies. As a character study, the documentary does not actively seek to disrupt traditional gender or racial structures. Instead, it prioritizes the subjective experiences of its protagonist. Ultimately, the film's narrow scope means it misses opportunities for intentional representation, resulting in a score that reflects a typical biographical narrative.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Amateur have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any documented evidence regarding LGBTQ+ characters. It maintains a neutral stance, as these themes do not seem central to the main storyline.

How does Amateur portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on a male protagonist and highlights his creative influence. There is no visible challenge to traditional gender roles or significant focus on female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Amateur?

Fair

Set in Argentina, the film offers a non-Anglo-Saxon perspective. However, the focus on a single individual limits the exploration of broader ethnic diversity.

How does Amateur represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores the tension between professional dentistry and artistic passion. It prioritizes personal experience over broader cultural or religious critiques.

Does Amateur include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent identities in this documentary.

Present on Screen

Provides a non-Anglo-Saxon perspective by focusing on an Argentinian subject.
Offers an intimate look at individual influence and the blend of professional and artistic lives.

Limited or Absent

Lacks engagement with broader social, racial, or gendered hierarchies.
Does not provide visible challenges to traditional gender roles or systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

Documentary about an Argentinian dentist who is also an enthusiastic Super-8 filmmaker and his magnum opus, 'Winchester Martin'.

How are these scores produced? →