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Our Time

Our Time

Representation Score

8.1/10

Excellent

2018

Not Rated

Director

Carlos Reygadas

Runtime

177 minutes

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Carlos Reygadas presents a contemplative exploration of domestic breakdown that challenges conventional power structures. By focusing on Esther's management of the ranch and Juan's emotional state, the film disrupts traditional hierarchies. However, the film does not engage with specific identity-based issues such as LGBTQ+ or disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Our Time have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on a heterosexual relationship and does not highlight LGBTQ+ identities. It explores an open marriage but does not include explicit non-straight narratives.

How does Our Time portray gender?

Good

Esther is shown taking a leading role in managing the ranch. The film challenges typical male stereotypes by focusing on Juan's emotional vulnerability and jealousy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Our Time?

Good

The film features a predominantly Mexican cast and a culturally authentic environment. It avoids a Western perspective by grounding the story in a specific region.

How does Our Time represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative rejects institutional religion in favor of personal, sensory experiences. It redefines the traditional family unit through a secular, postmodern lens.

Does Our Time include disability representation?

Fair

The film does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The focus remains on the psychological and emotional states of the main characters.

Present on Screen

  • Highlights emotional vulnerability to challenge typical male stereotypes.
  • Provides an authentic, localized Mexican perspective.
  • Reimagines the traditional family unit through a postmodern lens.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • Focuses narrowly on the psychological states of the main characters.

Official Synopsis

A family lives in the Mexican countryside raising fighting bulls. Esther is in charge of running the ranch, while her husband Juan, a world-renowned poet, raises and selects the beasts. Although in an open marriage, their relationship begins to crumble when Esther falls in love with an American horsebreaker and Juan is unable to control his jealousy.

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