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Storm in the Andes

Name: Storm in the Andes
Director: Mikael Wiström
Released: 2015
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

6.3/10

Good

2015

Director

Mikael Wiström

Runtime

101 minutes

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Storm in the Andes is an investigative documentary that prioritizes socio-political history over traditional Western-centric storytelling. By centering Josephine's journey to uncover the truth about her Peruvian aunt, the film challenges patriarchal inheritance and highlights the ability to act of underrepresented populations. The film excels in its deep engagement with non-Western, South American socio-political histories, providing a meaningful look at systemic identity and historical deconstruction. However, the film lacks representation in other key areas, such as LGBTQ+ identities and disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Storm in the Andes have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The story focuses solely on familial ties and political conflicts.

How does Storm in the Andes portray gender?

Good

Josephine drives the narrative through her quest for truth, breaking away from passive inheritance roles. The legendary Augusta is portrayed as a revolutionary leader rather than a traditional domestic figure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Storm in the Andes?

Good

The documentary centers on Peruvian social struggles and the legacy of underrepresented ethnic groups. It explores non-Western power dynamics through the lens of class-based conflict.

How does Storm in the Andes represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative engages with systemic critiques of established hierarchies and anti-capitalist themes. It moves toward a complex, subjective understanding of historical conflict and revolutionary legends.

Does Storm in the Andes include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the film's context.

Present on Screen

Josephine's investigative journey showcases strong women's ability to drive the story.
The film deeply engages with non-Western, South American socio-political histories.
The revolutionary figure of Augusta subverts traditional domestic femininity.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or exploration of queer identities.
There is no evidence of characters representing various disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Josephine has all her life been told that her Peruvian aunt Augusta died in an armed struggle for the rights of the poor. As an adult Josefin decides to find out the truth about the legendary Augusta.

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