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Yo tengo fe

Name: Yo tengo fe
Director: Enrique Carreras
Released: 1974
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

1974

Director

Enrique Carreras

Runtime

90 minutes

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Yo tengo fe is a conventional biographical musical that emphasizes the personal journey and success of a single male protagonist. It upholds traditional social hierarchies and celebrates individual perseverance and traditional family structures. While the film offers regional diversity by moving from the countryside to the capital, it lacks depth in terms of gender, LGBTQ+ representation, or multi-ethnic diversity. The film adheres to the mainstream values of 1970s Argentine commercial cinema, focusing on personal achievement rather than multi-layered identities or subversive social themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Yo tengo fe have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on romantic love and follows a traditional biographical trajectory. It does not include any representation of non-cisgender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Yo tengo fe portray gender?

Limited

The male protagonist, Martín Ríos, is the main character with significant influence over the story. The film likely upholds traditional gender roles from the 1970s, where women have limited impact on the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Yo tengo fe?

Fair

The story traces the socioeconomic journey from rural Tucumán to the capital city. However, it highlights a single path of upward mobility without showcasing diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How does Yo tengo fe represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative celebrates the 'rags-to-riches' story and emphasizes traditional values such as family and faith. It does not provide any critique of institutions or traditions.

Does Yo tengo fe include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not address neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

Depicts the journey from rural Tucumán to the capital city, providing regional diversity.
Explores themes of socioeconomic mobility and the struggle for success.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender narratives.
Centralizes ability to act almost exclusively on the male lead, limiting gender diversity.
Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Reinforces traditional social hierarchies without offering institutional critique.

Official Synopsis

Palito Ortega recreates his own biography in this film. The most significant events in the singer's life and his personal struggle to achieve success are portrayed through the story of Martín Ríos. A humble boy from the countryside, born into a poor and large family in Tucumán, travels to the capital with the intention of becoming the most popular singer of his time. Despite adversity, Martín will not be deterred in his struggle to achieve success and love.

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