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The Art of Return

Name: The Art of Return
Director: Pedro Collantes
Released: 2020
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

2020

Director

Pedro Collantes

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film focuses on a woman's personal and professional development, emphasizing her emotional complexity and ability to act. However, it does not overtly challenge traditional social structures or explore systemic issues related to underrepresented identities. The cosmopolitan setting and female-led perspective offer a moderate level of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Art of Return have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film presents a typical European drama without explicitly showing any non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does The Art of Return portray gender?

Fair

Noemí is a central character who drives the plot through her career goals and emotional independence, challenging traditional male-dominated storylines.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Art of Return?

Fair

The film shifts between New York and Madrid, suggesting a diverse, cosmopolitan environment that supports varied social interactions.

How does The Art of Return represent religion and culture?

Good

The story emphasizes personal growth and situational morality, favoring subjective experiences over strict institutional teachings.

Does The Art of Return include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the representation of physical or mental disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The film highlights a female protagonist with significant professional and emotional influence.
It utilizes a cosmopolitan setting to suggest a diverse social environment.
The narrative prioritizes realistic, character-driven storytelling.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
There is no visible depiction of physical or mental disabilities.
The narrative does not overtly challenge traditional social hierarchies or explore systemic identity issues.

Official Synopsis

Noemí is a young actress who returns home after 6 years in New York for an audition that could change her career. During the first 24 hours back in Madrid, she has a series of encounters that teach her how to cherish the seasons of life.

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