
Che: Part One
2008

Representation Score
Limited
2008
NRDirector
Steven Soderbergh
Runtime
135 minutes
Average Rating
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Soderbergh’s biographical study disrupts Western-centric historical narratives. It excels through a commitment to post-colonial themes and authentic Latin American casting. However, the film remains traditional in its portrayal of gender roles. It centers on male-dominated hierarchies, offering limited influence to female characters. Ultimately, the film’s strength lies in its exploration of anti-capitalist systemic critiques. It challenges viewers to see a non-Western perspective on global sovereignty and power dynamics.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on mid-20th-century geopolitical and military maneuvers. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships within the main storylines.
The story centers on male-dominated military and political roles. Female characters play supporting roles and face personal costs, but have limited influence.
The film features a predominantly Latin American cast and uses ethnic identities to highlight the conflict against imperialist powers.
The movie critiques Western dominance and imperialism, framing the fight for sovereignty in the Global South through an anti-capitalist lens.
There are no prominent depictions of disabilities that drive the central narrative in this historical biography.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Seven years after his triumph in Cuba, Che winds up in Bolivia, where he tries to ignite the same revolutionary fires as before.

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