
Wretches
2018

2009
Director
Josetxo San Mateo
Runtime
95 minutes
Average Rating
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Jordi é um adolescente que perdeu recentemente seu pai e que, junto à sua mãe, decide mudar de cidade para começar uma nova vida. Em princípio tudo parece bem, mas o destino reservado para ele será uma terrível surpresa já que quando Jordi passar pelo portão da nova escola, cruzará sem saber a tenebrosa fronteira de um novo inferno.
Overall Score
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film focuses on peer aggression and the protagonist's psychological trauma. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or narratives critiquing heteronormativity.
Gender Representation
The story centers on a male victim and conventional gender archetypes. It does not subvert traditional hierarchies or present masculinity in a non-traditional way.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
Set in a Spanish school, the cast reflects a relatively homogeneous demographic. The narrative lacks multi-ethnic complexity or intersectional racial representation.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film critiques the failure of institutional authority and school administration. However, it does not adopt radical ideological stances or deconstruct Western values.
Disability Representation
Psychological distress is depicted as a consequence of harassment. The film does not explore neurodivergence or use characters with disabilities as central agents.
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AI Analysis
Bullying is a character-driven drama that prioritizes psychological realism over the subversion of systemic hierarchies. It functions as a study of adolescent social hierarchies and the breakdown of communal safety within a school setting. The film relies on traditional narrative structures, focusing on the interpersonal dynamics of power and victimization. This approach results in a lack of intersectional identity politics or diverse representation. While the film offers a critique of institutional failure, it remains rooted in a localized, homogeneous social framework. It lacks the breadth required to address broader racial, gender, or queer complexities.

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