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The Hole

Name: The Hole
Director: Daniel Martín Rodríguez, Germán Tejada
Released: 2015
Duration: 14 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2015

TV-PG

Director

Daniel Martín Rodríguez, Germán Tejada

Runtime

14 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film presents a character-driven narrative that leans towards moral ambiguity. It challenges social norms through a protagonist driven by obsession rather than conventional morality. While it avoids strict traditional structures, it lacks significant representation of diverse identities. The story focuses on a male protagonist's pursuit of a deceased partner, limiting its exploration of broader social issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Hole have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or those with non-traditional gender identities. The main conflict revolves around a traditional romantic relationship.

How does The Hole portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist's strong emotions and actions. Women do not hold positions of greater intellect or strength.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Hole?

Fair

The film's title and origin suggest a local, non-Anglo-Saxon setting. However, specific information about the ethnic makeup of the cast is not available.

How does The Hole represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative explores moral relativism by prioritizing personal desires over societal or legal norms. It questions traditional views on funeral rites.

Does The Hole include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Physical or cognitive impairments do not influence the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film offers a unique storytelling style that deviates from polished commercial formats.
It explores themes of moral relativism and challenges established institutional norms.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender characters.
There are no visible characters with physical or cognitive disabilities.
The story heavily emphasizes traditional masculine emotional intensity and male control.

Official Synopsis

Robert saves enough money to buy the burial site next to the grave of the woman he loves. However, when he claims it, he finds it has been sold to another man whose burial is the following day. Robert’s jealousy will take him to extreme situations in his attempt to be next to his Yenni until the end of time.

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