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Adiós, cigüeña, adiós

Name: Adiós, cigüeña, adiós
Director: Manuel Summers
Released: 1971
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1971

Director

Manuel Summers

Runtime

91 minutes

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Manuel Summers' film is a naturalistic study of the transition from childhood myth to biological reality. It prioritizes psychological realism and the loss of innocence over identity politics. While the film challenges traditional folklore, it remains anchored in the rigid social and ethnic structures of its historical setting. The narrative explores human development through a lens of disillusionment rather than systemic subversion. Ultimately, the work reflects the demographic and social hierarchies of its era, offering a humanistic look at adolescence without addressing modern diversity metrics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Adiós, cigüeña, adiós have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses solely on heterosexual relationships in a traditional rural setting.

How does Adiós, cigüeña, adiós portray gender?

Limited

The characters adhere to traditional gender roles typical of early 20th-century rural Spain. There is little challenge to male leadership or female intellectual capabilities.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Adiós, cigüeña, adiós?

Minimal

The cast is ethnically uniform, reflecting the specific historical and geographical context of rural Spain. It does not feature diverse ethnic representation.

How does Adiós, cigüeña, adiós represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film replaces childhood myths with biological realities, challenging traditional folklore. Religious culture serves as a backdrop rather than a primary driver of conflict.

Does Adiós, cigüeña, adiós include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities that play a central role in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Provides a realistic deconstruction of traditional childhood myths and folklore.
Offers a humanistic exploration of the psychological transition from childhood to adulthood.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional narratives.
Maintains traditional patriarchal hierarchies and gender roles without significant challenge.
Features an ethnically homogeneous cast that lacks racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

During a trip to the mountains with their schoolmates, Arturo, who has just turned fifteen, gets thirteen-year-old Paloma pregnant.

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