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La chica del trébol

La chica del trébol

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1963

Director

Sergio Grieco

Runtime

100 minutes

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La chica del trébol is a traditional period comedy focused on individual success and social integration. While it offers a rare professional platform for a female protagonist, the narrative remains firmly rooted in the conventional social and cultural norms of 1963. The film lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity, focusing instead on a standard trajectory of upward mobility within the fashion industry. It functions as a commercial product of its time, reflecting the demographic and social homogeneity of mid-century Europe.

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Category Breakdown

Does La chica del trébol have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film adheres to the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender, as was common in 1960s Spanish cinema. There is no indication of non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does La chica del trébol portray gender?

Fair

Rocío achieves upward mobility through her own actions and adaptability. However, the focus on fashion and modeling relies on traditional views of femininity rather than critiquing societal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is La chica del trébol?

Limited

The film is set in Madrid and focuses on a specific social group. It reflects the demographic homogeneity typical of European commercial films from this era.

How does La chica del trébol represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows a conventional path of success that aligns with mid-century social goals. It operates within the established social order without challenging it.

Does La chica del trébol include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film provides a central role for a woman, highlighting her professional growth.
  • It explores themes of social mobility and the significance of professional relationships.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation of non-binary identities or same-sex relationships.
  • The story relies on traditional clichés of femininity and does not critique gender hierarchies.
  • The production reflects a high degree of demographic homogeneity typical of the era.

Official Synopsis

Rocio is a young deliverer of a fashion house who walks the streets of Madrid delivering dresses to clients. Until one day, because a model does not arrive to a parade, there arises an opportunity to replace her to save the situation. Therefore Rocío becomes a model overnight. A new work that opens unsuspected horizons about relationships and friendships.

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