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El cuidado de los otros

El cuidado de los otros

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2019

Director

Mariano González

Runtime

72 minutes

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Mariano González’s drama provides a realistic portrayal of the fragile lives of working-class individuals in Argentina. It effectively captures the sudden collapse of domestic stability during a critical crisis. However, the film adheres to a conventional narrative structure. It does not intentionally represent diverse identities and does not actively challenge traditional social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film emphasizes the immediate psychological impact of the crisis rather than a broader critique of institutionalized social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does El cuidado de los otros have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or representations of non-straight identities. The story revolves around a heterosexual couple dealing with a domestic emergency.

How does El cuidado de los otros portray gender?

Fair

Luisa is a key character driving the plot. Although she plays a significant role, the film portrays a traditional relationship between a man and woman responding to a crisis.

How racially and ethnically diverse is El cuidado de los otros?

Fair

Set in Buenos Aires, the film captures the urban reality of Latin America. It avoids Anglo-centric views by focusing on the local economic conditions.

How does El cuidado de los otros represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines the instability caused by temporary work arrangements and the chaos resulting from personal mistakes in a precarious social environment.

Does El cuidado de los otros include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with disabilities or neurodivergence shown in the film. The main medical issue involves accidental poisoning rather than a permanent condition.

Present on Screen

  • Presents a realistic depiction of the socioeconomic precarity faced by the working class.
  • Offers a grounded, non-Anglo-centric view of urban Latin American life.
  • Focuses on a female protagonist who drives the narrative tension.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
  • Does not address disability or neurodivergent representation.
  • Maintains traditional gender roles without challenging social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Luisa works temporarily babysitting children in a factory. For an inopportune occasion, they are left with their boyfriend in charge of a boy who accidentally suffers from drug poisoning. Luisa and her boyfriend will be involved.

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