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Across the Andes by Frog

Name: Across the Andes by Frog
Director: Terry Hughes
Released: 1977
Duration: 30 min

Representation Score

4.9/10

Fair

1977

TV-14

Director

Terry Hughes

Runtime

30 minutes

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The film offers a modest subversion of gender roles by centering an elderly woman as the most capable member of the expedition. This provides a refreshing break from the typical male-led adventure cliché. However, the narrative lacks depth in other critical areas. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ inclusion or disability representation, and the portrayal of local ethnic groups remains superficial and underspecified. Ultimately, while the film challenges certain gendered expectations of competence, it fails to provide a broad or multi-layered approach to diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Across the Andes by Frog have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly depict LGBTQ+ identities or relationships outside the norm. The story centers on the male crew's desertion and expedition.

How does Across the Andes by Frog portray gender?

Good

An elderly, agile woman serves as the sole competent guide, challenging the traditional male-dominated explorer cliché. This highlights her significant role in driving the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Across the Andes by Frog?

Limited

Set in the Andes with local characters, the film lacks detailed portrayal of people of color. The ethnic diversity of the cast remains unspecified.

How does Across the Andes by Frog represent religion and culture?

Fair

The comedy deconstructs the seriousness of Western expeditionary archetypes. It prioritizes personal impulses over rigid discipline found in traditional exploration stories.

Does Across the Andes by Frog include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are mentioned. The narrative does not represent neurodivergence or chronic illness.

Present on Screen

Subverts gender hierarchies by making an elderly woman the most competent and essential guide.
Deconstructs the traditional, serious archetype of the Western explorer through a comedic lens.

Limited or Absent

Lacks meaningful representation or depth regarding LGBTQ+ identities and non-traditional relationships.
Provides insufficient detail or ability to act for characters of color within the Andean setting.
Fails to include any representation of disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Explorer Walter Snetterton and his party travel to the Andes to prove his theory that frogs are able to climb mountains. Due to the Cup Final the only person willing to act as guide is an elderly - but extremely agile - old lady and as Snetterton prepares to strike camp all his men desert him for the charms of the local ladies. Snetterton is never found but the frogs manage to escape and make it to Mexico City, thus proving his theory to be right.

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