
Holding the Air
1985

Representation Score
Limited
1969
Director
Pedro Lazaga Sabater
Runtime
100 minutes
Average Rating
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This traditional historical drama examines the trauma of displacement during the Spanish Civil War. While it addresses the systemic suffering caused by war, it does so through a conventional lens that lacks complexity in addressing intersecting identities. The narrative emphasizes the experience of exile and the preservation of the family unit. This focus tends to reinforce existing social structures rather than challenging them. Overall, the film serves as a period piece reflecting the cinematic conventions and traditional values of 1969, presenting a limited perspective on identity and social roles.
Category Breakdown
The film doesn't include explicit representations of non-binary genders or sexual orientations. It focuses on childhood experiences and the trauma of war rather than challenging traditional assumptions about gender and sexuality.
The story follows traditional gender roles typical of family dramas. Women are portrayed in supportive roles without challenging the dominance of male leadership or showcasing intellectual superiority.
The narrative centers on Spanish refugees in Belgium, emphasizing national and political identity over racial or ethnic diversity. There is no indication of a racially diverse cast.
The film highlights the personal toll of political conflict and societal instability. However, it upholds traditional family values by emphasizing the importance of the domestic unit.
There is no information about the portrayal of physical or cognitive disabilities in this film.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A group of children evacuated from Spain to Belgium are waiting for the Civil War end which will allow them to go back home.

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