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File of Attempted Murder
Representation Score
7.3/10
Good
2010
Director
Jorge Fons
Runtime
120 minutes
Average Rating
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Jorge Fons uses historical reconstruction to deconstruct the mythos of the Porfiriato era. The film shifts focus from 'great man' history toward the systemic drivers of political violence. While the film succeeds in centering non-Western political narratives, it remains constrained by the gendered and social structures of its 19th-century setting. The portrayal of the assassination attempt serves as a critique of systemic pressures.
Category Breakdown
Does File of Attempted Murder have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not show any visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
How does File of Attempted Murder portray gender?
The story likely focuses on traditional masculine hierarchies through its depiction of military and political figures.
How racially and ethnically diverse is File of Attempted Murder?
The film centers on Mexican identity and the complex racial dynamics of the Porfiriato era, providing a non-Anglo-Saxon perspective on power and governance.
How does File of Attempted Murder represent religion and culture?
The story explores the instability of a centralized regime through a nuanced view of political ability to act, challenging the perceived stability of traditional national institutions.
Does File of Attempted Murder include disability representation?
The mention of a 'dipsomaniac' perpetrator risks using addiction as a mere plot device, potentially relying on traditional clichés regarding mental health.
Present on Screen
- Disrupts Western-centric historical perspectives by prioritizing Mexican political narratives.
- Offers a nuanced, non-monolithic view of historical leadership and systemic failure.
- Provides a sophisticated critique of the socio-political subtext of the Porfiriato era.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
- Focuses on traditional masculine hierarchies and patriarchal structures.
- Risks utilizing addiction or mental health as simplified plot devices.
Official Synopsis
Tells the story behind an assassination attempt perpetrated in 1897, by a dipsomaniac man, against the President of the Mexican Republic, General Porfirio Diaz.
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