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Don erre que erre

Name: Don erre que erre
Director: José Luis Sáenz de Heredia
Released: 1970
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1970

Director

José Luis Sáenz de Heredia

Runtime

92 minutes

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Don erre que erre is a conventional comedy centered on a man's struggle against a banking institution over a small sum of money. While the film provides a mild critique of systemic indifference and bureaucratic obstacles, it lacks modern multi-layered depth. The production reflects the era's standard storytelling, focusing on a traditional protagonist rather than subverting social hierarchies. It functions as a character-driven piece that explores the tension between a citizen and capitalistic structures through comedic clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does Don erre que erre have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Don erre que erre portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a single male protagonist named Don Rodrigo. The narrative seems to rely on traditional gender stereotypes and male-driven control over the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Don erre que erre?

Limited

The film likely reflects the homogeneous demographics of 1970s Spanish cinema. There is no indication of a diverse cast.

How does Don erre que erre represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot critiques Western financial bureaucracy, portraying the bank as an adversary to individuals and exploring situational morality.

Does Don erre que erre include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent characters.

Present on Screen

Offers a critique of institutional indifference and the perceived unfairness of banking bureaucracy.

Limited or Absent

Lacks multi-layered complexity and diverse casting.
Relies on traditional gender stereotypes and male-centric control over the story.
Shows no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial backgrounds.

Official Synopsis

Don Rodrigo goes to the bank and when he is going to take his money there is a robbery. Then the bank refuses to give him his money back (257 pesetas, a small amount of money) with the argument that the money was robbed to him, not to the bank. He will fight against the bank till the last consequences.

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