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Jefe

Name: Jefe
Director: Sergio Barrejón
Released: 2018
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2018

TV-MA

Director

Sergio Barrejón

Runtime

89 minutes

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Jefe is a character-driven comedy that employs the 'fall from grace' cliché to explore the tension between corporate authority and underrepresented workers. Despite its lack of multi-layered complexity, the film effectively subverts the cliché of the invincible businessman. The film's strength lies in its class commentary. By giving a underrepresented female worker significant influence over a powerful figure, it disrupts traditional social hierarchies. However, the narrative remains confined within traditional social frameworks, lacking representation across various categories such as LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Jefe have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-traditional gender identities. The story focuses solely on the heterosexual and cisgender experiences of the main character.

How does Jefe portray gender?

Fair

The narrative challenges traditional gender roles by highlighting Ariana, a night-shift cleaner, as a key figure in driving the plot. She plays a vital role in supporting the male protagonist's journey.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Jefe?

Limited

The film focuses on a specific social class without providing evidence of diverse racial backgrounds. The narrative emphasizes the economic disparity between the boss and the service workers.

How does Jefe represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story presents a critical view of corporate success and stability. However, it does not offer a broader critique of Western institutions, concentrating instead on the personal impact of professional failures.

Does Jefe include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or chronic illnesses in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Highlights the role of a underrepresented female worker in challenging traditional social hierarchies.
Offers a nuanced critique of corporate authority and traditional power dynamics.
Illustrates the class friction between the boss and the cleaner in a meaningful way.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more multi-layered complexity and broader representation of diverse identities.
Does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-traditional gender identities.
Lacks representation of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or chronic illnesses.

Official Synopsis

Cesar is 'the boss', the one everyone hates, the one some flatter and the one nobody tells the truth; the great successful businessman is on the edge of the precipice. One night his actions crumble down, his partners betray him and his wife kicks him out of the house. Entrenched in his office, he tries relentlessly to recover his company and his life. But he will not do it alone, César will find a very special ally, Ariana, the cleaner of the night shift.

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