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Frontera

Name: Frontera
Director: Fernando Durán Rojas
Released: 1980
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1980

Director

Fernando Durán Rojas

Runtime

95 minutes

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Frontera is a character-driven drama that focuses on the immigrant experience. Through the protagonist's journey to Texas and his entrepreneurial efforts, the film offers insights into the ethnic ability to act and the challenges of life on the border. While the film addresses important themes such as migration and economic partnerships, it remains limited in its exploration of broader social and identity-based issues. The narrative follows a conventional path without delving into more complex social dynamics. Overall, Frontera provides a focused examination of migration and survival, but it does not extensively challenge broader societal norms or identity hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Frontera have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or queer subtext. The romantic storyline focuses on a heterosexual relationship between the protagonist and his brother's girlfriend.

How does Frontera portray gender?

Fair

A female character gains a more prominent role by becoming an economic partner. However, the narrative does not delve deeply into challenging traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Frontera?

Good

The story centers on the experiences of immigrants and those with Latinx identity, particularly focusing on migration to Texas. It explores the ability to act and complexities faced by individuals living near the border.

How does Frontera represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines the struggles of migrants against external threats and local opposition. This narrative highlights the challenges to traditional social structures and systemic pressures.

Does Frontera include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. There is no exploration of disability representation.

Present on Screen

Explores the immigrant experience and the pursuit of economic empowerment.
Highlights the complexities of Latinx identity and border life.
Includes a female character who transitions to an economic partner.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or include queer subtext.
Does not include characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
Does not deeply challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Young man emigrates to Texas to join his brother. Brother's dead. He makes friends with brother's girlfriend and they start a business together. But there's bad dudes that don't like him.

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