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The Final Game

Name: The Final Game
Director: Dani de la Orden, Alex Murrull
Released: 2022
Duration: 106 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2022

Director

Dani de la Orden, Alex Murrull

Runtime

106 minutes

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This sports drama set in the early 1990s focuses on the psychological and interpersonal tensions within a male-dominated environment. While it avoids simplistic heroism by examining the negative impacts of elite competition, it remains centered on traditional masculine roles and a homogeneous demographic.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Final Game have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film highlights the strong bonds and competitive spirit among male athletes but does not include characters with non-straight identities or challenge assumptions about everyone being straight.

How does The Final Game portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male-dominated world where conflicts arise from traditional ideas of masculinity, such as tough coaching and rivalry between male leaders.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Final Game?

Limited

The setting mirrors the homogeneous demographics of the early 1990s Spanish national team. The narrative emphasizes national unity without delving into the complexities of racial or ethnic diversity.

How does The Final Game represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film challenges idealized views of sports by showing how institutional pressures and personal ambition can harm national institutions.

Does The Final Game include disability representation?

Minimal

The storyline does not center on neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health issues as key elements of the characters' development.

Present on Screen

Avoids clichéd heroic narratives by focusing on the psychological strain of elite competition.
Offers a realistic and critical perspective on the pressures within national institutions.

Limited or Absent

Does not include characters with non-straight identities or challenge assumptions about everyone being straight.
Focuses on traditional masculine roles and a male-dominated hierarchy.
Does not explore the complexities of racial or ethnic diversity within the historical context.

Official Synopsis

A few months before the ’92 Barcelona Olympic Games, it looks like the Spanish water polo team will hardly make a splash during their home field Olympics. The national team is a battleground under attack on two fronts: the harsh techniques of their new coach, which threaten to incapacitate more than one player, and the infighting between leaders Manel Estiarte and Pedro Aguado. Can the team stay united and overcome their personal differences? Will reaching sporting glory be possible in the face of such adversity?

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