Tirando a gol
1966

Representation Score
Limited
1964
Director
Manuel Muñoz 'Torito', Alberto Mariscal
Runtime
85 minutes
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Los fenómenos del fútbol is a product of its 1964 historical context, functioning as a traditional genre piece. The narrative structure prioritizes established social hierarchies, particularly patriarchal and religious structures, rather than challenging them. The film reflects the commercial and social norms of mid-century Mexican studio filmmaking. It emphasizes class-based struggles and social upward mobility through established institutional channels like sports and music. While the film provides representation of non-Anglo-Saxon identities through its Mestizo cast, it lacks the intentionality required to explore diverse identities or deconstruct ethnic hierarchies.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It focuses on traditional family and athletic themes typical of the time.
The story centers around traditionally masculine activities such as soccer, boxing, and priesthood. There is a female character who aspires to be a ranchera singer, but her role follows conventional feminine stereotypes.
The production features a predominantly Mestizo cast. It focuses on class-based struggles within a culturally homogeneous setting without exploring the complex ways different aspects of identity intersect.
The themes are rooted in traditional religious and Western institutions. The presence of a priest highlights the central role of religious authority in the social fabric.
There are no visible or invisible disabilities mentioned or depicted in the character descriptions.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Working class family owns a restaurant: one brother's a rising star in local soccer, one's a priest/semi-pro boxer, sister's an aspiring ranchera singer and the other brother's a waterboy at the stadium.
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