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Miss

Name: Miss
Director: Robert Bonomo
Released: 2016
Duration: 66 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2016

Director

Robert Bonomo

Runtime

66 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Miss operates as a traditional romantic comedy that adheres to well-established genre conventions. The narrative revolves around a male protagonist pursuing a specific goal, which limits its exploration of social complexities. While the Argentine setting offers a non-Western backdrop, the film lacks depth in representing diverse identities or critiquing traditional social hierarchies. The focus remains on individual character arcs rather than broader systemic issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Miss have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on a heterosexual relationship between Robert and Laura. There are no indications of queer subtext or characters with non-traditional gender identities.

How does Miss portray gender?

Fair

The story follows typical romantic comedy conventions where the male lead drives the narrative. These roles adhere to standard genre expectations without challenging traditional gender dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Miss?

Fair

The film is set in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, providing a non-Anglo-Saxon geographic context. However, the specific ethnic composition of the cast is not specified.

How does Miss represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story focuses on an individual's pursuit of a world record. It does not address institutional critiques or challenge Western or secular norms.

Does Miss include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

The film provides a specific regional and non-Anglo-Saxon cultural context through its Buenos Aires setting.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on conventional gender roles and traditional romantic comedy structures.
There is no evidence of queer representation or characters with non-traditional gender identities.
The narrative lacks depth in addressing multi-layered identities or systemic social critiques.

Official Synopsis

Robert Law is 30 years old and lives with the obsession of giving his first kiss and breaking a world record. While taking care of a house in the suburbs of Buenos Aires temporarily, he runs into Laura who accidentally steps on Robert's hand, and unbeknownst to her he decides to follow her through the streets and they strike up a strange friendship, deciding to beat the world record with her.

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