Los astronautas
1964
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 3.7 out of 10
You are here:
Find another title
Type to search for movies. Use arrow keys to navigate suggestions, Enter to select, Escape to close.
El astronauta
1970
Director
Javier Aguirre
Runtime
82 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
After witnessing man's landing on the Moon on television, several friends from the Spanish village of Minglanillas decide to do the same and build their own rocket.
Where to Watch
Diversity & Representation
Overall Score
3.2/10
Limited
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks documented LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It appears to follow the conventional social structures typical of 1970s Spanish comedy.
Gender Representation
Agency is concentrated within a male cohort of friends. There is no indication of high-agency female characters or the subversion of traditional masculine leadership.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The setting in a Spanish village suggests a demographic homogeneity. The narrative adheres to the localized, ethnically homogeneous norms of rural Spain during this period.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story focuses on local community dynamics and provincialism. It lacks a framework that would disrupt traditional institutional or Western portrayals.
Disability Representation
There are no visible or invisible disabilities depicted that drive the plot or provide character agency.
Strengths
- The film provides an authentic look at the localized community dynamics and provincial life of 1970s rural Spain.
Areas for Improvement
- The narrative lacks gender diversity, concentrating almost all agency within a male group.
- There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation or narratives that critique heteronormativity.
- The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a highly homogeneous demographic.
AI Analysis
El astronauta is a traditional period comedy that mirrors the social and demographic realities of 1970s Spain. The narrative structure prioritizes localized, conventional storytelling rather than challenging established social hierarchies. The film's focus on a group of male villagers attempting a technological feat reinforces the gender and ethnic homogeneity of the era. It functions as a reflection of mid-century Mediterranean social norms. Ultimately, the work lacks intersectional depth, offering a narrow view of identity that aligns with the era's mainstream cinematic standards.
Similar Movies
Amor en el aire
1967
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 3.0 out of 10
El alma se serena
1970
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.9 out of 10
En un lugar de la Manga
1970
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 3.2 out of 10
El virgo de Visanteta
1979
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 3.1 out of 10
El hombre que perdió el tren
1960
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 3.0 out of 10
¡Vente a Alemania, Pepe!
1971
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 3.7 out of 10
El soplagaitas
1981
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.6 out of 10
Manolo by Night
1973
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.9 out of 10
Se buscan fulmontis
1999
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 3.8 out of 10
Los subdesarrollados
1968
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 3.1 out of 10
L'Extraterrestre
1999
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 3.6 out of 10
Rate this Movie
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.