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Smile

Name: Smile
Director: Vicente Garibay Lijanova
Released: 2021
Duration: 9 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2021

Director

Vicente Garibay Lijanova

Runtime

9 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Smile (2021) operates as a psychological thriller centered on individual tension and interpersonal dynamics. While it slightly challenges traditional gender roles by empowering the female character as an active observer, it lacks deeper explorations of intersecting identities. The narrative emphasizes psychological exploration and the erosion of privacy, focusing on interpersonal desires rather than broader social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Smile have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary or transgender identities. The main conflict revolves around interpersonal attraction and observation.

How does Smile portray gender?

Fair

The movie disrupts traditional gender roles by positioning the female character as the active observer. This shifts the perspective away from the typical male gaze.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Smile?

Minimal

The racial and ethnic backgrounds of the cast are not specified. Therefore, there is no information about racial diversity or subversion in the film.

How does Smile represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines personal morality and the invasion of privacy. It suggests a critique of modern social connections through the lens of individual ethics.

Does Smile include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication that neurodivergence or physical disabilities play a role in the plot. Character development does not focus on mental health or physical conditions.

Present on Screen

The film subverts traditional gender roles by making the female character the active observer.
It offers a unique psychological exploration of privacy and modern social connections.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
There is no visible engagement with disability, neurodivergence, or mental health themes.
The work fails to address racial or ethnic diversity within its character framework.

Official Synopsis

A lonely man is invited to dinner by the woman who spies every night with his camera. The secrets will come to light, when both want to satisfy their desires.

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