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High Five

Name: High Five
Director: Manuel Facal
Released: 2013
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2013

Director

Manuel Facal

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

High Five is a localized character study that emphasizes social dynamics and interpersonal conflict. It functions as a mid-range comedy that explores the breakdown of conventional responsibilities through a group experiment. The film lacks significant representation of gender and LGBTQ+ identities. The narrative structure centers on a male-centric friendship and traditional social hierarchies. However, the film earns credit for its cultural perspective. By focusing on substance use and chaotic social consequences, it avoids the singular morality often found in mainstream cinema.

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Category Breakdown

Does High Five have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicitly LGBTQ+ characters or storylines focused on non-straight relationships. The main storyline revolves around the friendship between Andres and Elias without any confirmed queer romantic arcs.

How does High Five portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male-dominated social circle. While Andres's girlfriend appears, her role is primarily reactive and serves as a plot catalyst rather than having a leading role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is High Five?

Fair

The cast likely reflects the local Uruguayan population. There is no indication of multi-ethnic ensembles or promotion of harmful racial stereotypes.

How does High Five represent religion and culture?

Good

The film steers away from traditional moralizing by focusing on social dysfunction and drug experimentation. It presents a secular worldview that contrasts with adherence to religious or family institutions.

Does High Five include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

Departs from traditionalist moral frameworks.
Presents a relativistic and secular worldview.
Focuses on character-driven social dynamics.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible queer narrative architecture or LGBTQ+ representation.
Features a male-dominated social circle with limited female roles.
Shows little evidence of multi-ethnic or diverse ensemble casting.

Official Synopsis

Andres and Elias get together one evening for their last summer joint. On his way home, Elias finds a hidden case containing 5 different types of drugs. The next morning, Elias calls Andres to catch up on his discovery. He tells him he wants to gather round with some friends to perform an experiment: each should take a different drug and see what happens. The experiment takes a sudden turn when Andres girlfriend calls him to say her grandma has died.

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