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I Want to Be

Name: I Want to Be
Director: Florian Gallenberger
Released: 2000
Duration: 35 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2000

Director

Florian Gallenberger

Runtime

35 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

I Want to Be is a powerful exploration of survival and brotherhood set against the urban backdrop of Mexico City. Its main strength lies in its authentic portrayal of Mexican identity and underrepresented communities, presenting the protagonists as fully human rather than mere sociological subjects. While the film excels in its racial and ethnic authenticity, it remains narrowly focused on the male experience, leaving little room for gendered or queer perspectives. Ultimately, the film succeeds as a localized critique of systemic inequality, using a specific underrepresented setting to challenge broader institutional frameworks and social stratification.

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Category Breakdown

Does I Want to Be have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The movie focuses solely on the bond between the two brothers and does not explore any LGBTQ+ character arcs or queer relationships.

How does I Want to Be portray gender?

Fair

The film centers on the male protagonists and does not provide significant roles for female characters or challenge traditional gender power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is I Want to Be?

Excellent

The film offers an authentic depiction of Mexican identity and underrepresented communities. It portrays the protagonists as fully human, avoiding the typical Hollywood portrayal of 'otherness.'

How does I Want to Be represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques systemic inequality and failed socioeconomic structures by highlighting the survivalist lifestyle of those living outside formal capitalism.

Does I Want to Be include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no explicit portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Authentic portrayal of Mexican identity and underrepresented urban life.
Provides protagonists with significant roles and complex, humanized characterizations.
Offers a nuanced critique of systemic socioeconomic inequality.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer character arcs.
Focuses almost exclusively on male protagonists.
Provides no visible engagement with disability representation.

Official Synopsis

The short drama film follows the daily life of the Juan and Jorge, two brothers living on the streets of Mexico City. It won an Academy Award in 2001 for Best Live Action Short Film.

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