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The Little Triangle

Name: The Little Triangle
Director: José María Forqué
Released: 1972
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

1972

Director

José María Forqué

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Little Triangle serves as a character-driven comedy of manners that challenges traditional romantic pairings through its central triad. While the arrangement is unconventional, it operates within the social and demographic context of 1972 Spanish cinema. The film lacks a deeper exploration of the intersections between different aspects of identity or a critique of broader societal structures. Instead, it prioritizes the comedic tension between individual desires and social expectations. Ultimately, the production aligns with the social compositions typical of European cinema from that era, focusing more on situational humor than on exploring progressive identity issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Little Triangle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film features an unconventional romantic relationship among two men and one woman. However, it does not delve deeply into queer identity or non-traditional gender expressions.

How does The Little Triangle portray gender?

Fair

Laura plays a significant role in the story by accepting the affections of both men. Nevertheless, the narrative adheres to traditional gender roles and courtship dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Little Triangle?

Minimal

The cast is uniform, reflecting the demographics typical of 1970s Spanish cinema. There is no indication of color-blind casting or ethnic diversity.

How does The Little Triangle represent religion and culture?

Limited

The storyline focuses on the social scandal caused by the characters' private arrangement. It emphasizes personal consequences rather than a critique of Western institutions.

Does The Little Triangle include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities depicted. None of the characters have storylines centered around physical impairments or neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

The film disrupts traditional romantic pairings by showing a shared relationship among three people.
Laura actively chooses to accept the affections of both men.

Limited or Absent

The narrative does not explore queer identity or non-traditional gender expressions.
The cast lacks racial or ethnic diversity.
The film does not offer a systemic critique of gender hierarchies or social institutions.

Official Synopsis

Lázaro and Sabino, employees of a large furniture store, fall in love with Laura, a new young and naive employee, who accepts their love. The trio lives a happy engagement. In the big store is planned a sensational advertising campaign with the bed "Eternal happiness," to be launched on New Year's Day. Lázaro and Sabino have to give the last touches on New Year's Eve. When they leave, they enter the exhibition truck and lie down on the bed. When they wake up in the morning, they are surrounded by a crowd and a scandal is organized.

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