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Filthy Luck

Name: Filthy Luck
Director: Jorge Diaz de Bedoya
Released: 2014
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2014

TV-MA

Director

Jorge Diaz de Bedoya

Runtime

87 minutes

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Filthy Luck follows the usual patterns of a crime thriller, focusing on power dynamics and standard plot devices. While the Paraguayan setting offers potential for cultural diversity, the film emphasizes masculine conflicts and traditional crime clichés. It does not challenge or subvert social norms effectively.

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Category Breakdown

Does Filthy Luck have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-straight identities. The main focus is on a business relationship between the protagonist and a crime lord.

How does Filthy Luck portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male-dominated power struggle between J.D. Flitner and Brasiguayo, reinforcing traditional ideas of male leadership in crime stories.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Filthy Luck?

Fair

The Asuncion setting provides a backdrop for diverse cultural interactions. However, the depth of individual characters' backgrounds is not fully explored beyond the geographic context.

How does Filthy Luck represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines systemic corruption and the instability of criminal organizations using typical crime genre clichés. It does not offer a specific cultural critique.

Does Filthy Luck include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The Asuncion setting provides a natural framework for cross-cultural interaction and ethnic diversity.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on masculine-coded power struggles and traditional male leadership roles.
There is a lack of explicit representation for LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.
The narrative follows standard genre clichés rather than exploring deeper social or cultural subversions.

Official Synopsis

J.D. Flitner arrives in Asuncion to strike a deal with crime lord Brasiguayo to grow marijuana on land he owns. Things take a dark turn for J.D. when Brasiguayo's lieutenant plans a coup during a trip through the streets.

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