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Quatro Amigas Numa Fria

Name: Quatro Amigas Numa Fria
Director: Roberto Santucci
Released: 2022
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2022

Director

Roberto Santucci

Runtime

107 minutes

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Quatro Amigas Numa Fria successfully challenges traditional gender roles by placing women's ability to drive the story at the core of its conflict resolution. The film shifts the focus away from male-dominated structures and instead highlights the collective resilience and problem-solving skills of the women. However, the film falls short in representing broader identity issues. It centers on a traditional wedding milestone that assumes everyone is straight and lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disability inclusion. Overall, while the film offers a refreshing take on female friendship and challenges patriarchal storytelling, it remains conventional in its approach to broader identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Quatro Amigas Numa Fria have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a traditional wedding milestone that assumes everyone is straight. There is no indication of characters with non-binary genders or stories that question the idea that everyone is straight.

How does Quatro Amigas Numa Fria portray gender?

Good

The story challenges traditional gender roles by centering an all-female cast. The plot revolves around the intelligence and teamwork of the women, rather than male-centric social structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Quatro Amigas Numa Fria?

Fair

Set in Bariloche, Argentina, the film reflects a specific regional context. However, the racial backgrounds of the characters are not explicitly described.

How does Quatro Amigas Numa Fria represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes the importance of social bonds and peer groups over formal institutions. It highlights the group's adaptability and shared experiences during unexpected events.

Does Quatro Amigas Numa Fria include disability representation?

Minimal

The available information does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film centers on women's ability to drive the story, making the women the primary drivers of the plot.
It challenges traditional gender roles by emphasizing female intellect and teamwork.
The ensemble structure prioritizes female camaraderie and resilience over traditional hierarchies.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives that question the idea that everyone is straight.
There is no visible inclusion of characters with disabilities, either visible or invisible.
The focus on a traditional wedding milestone limits the exploration of diverse social structures.

Official Synopsis

Dani is about to get married and travels with three other friends to Bariloche for her bachelorette party. The girls expect a fun and peaceful trip, but when they arrive in the Argentine city, things start to go wrong and the group has to make do: Karen forgets to book a place and, from there, the situation only gets worse. Together, they will need to find practical solutions to their problems and experience completely unexpected adventures.

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