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The Owners

Name: The Owners
Director: Ezequiel Radusky, Agustín Toscano
Released: 2014
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2014

Director

Ezequiel Radusky, Agustín Toscano

Runtime

95 minutes

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The Owners functions primarily as a character-driven dramedy exploring the tension between different socioeconomic classes. It uses the occupation of an estate to examine how class is performed and perceived. While the film does not explicitly address specific underrepresented identities, it effectively critiques traditional power structures. The central conflict provides a nuanced look at the blurred lines between employer and employee. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its social commentary on ownership and status rather than direct representation of underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Owners have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or situations that challenge the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender. The plot focuses on family and class issues rather than stories involving LGBTQ+ individuals.

How does The Owners portray gender?

Fair

Pia, the owner's daughter, plays a key role in driving the story forward. Her presence introduces changes in the power balance within the household.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Owners?

Good

Set in northern Argentina, the film explores the social fabric of the region. The narrative centers on class-based identity and the complexities of domestic work.

How does The Owners represent religion and culture?

Good

The story offers a satirical look at wealth and ownership. It challenges class hierarchies by showing workers imitating the lifestyle of the wealthy landowners.

Does The Owners include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Provides a meaningful critique of class hierarchies and social performance.
Explores the fluidity of social status through a satirical lens.
Engages with regional Argentine social dynamics and domestic labor structures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
Provides no visible or invisible disability representation within the narrative.
Gender dynamics remain centered on traditional familial roles and hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Sergio and his family work in an estate in Argentina’s northern region. When their employers aren't home, they occupy the main house and emulate the life of the owners. Then Pia, the eldest daughter of the owner, arrives at the estate with the intention of staying a few days until her father’s marriage...

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