You are here:
The Last Supper

The Last Supper

1976

Director

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Runtime

120 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

A pious plantation owner attempts to teach Christianity to 12 of his slaves by inviting them to participate in a reenactment of the Last Supper.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

6.8/10

Good


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-heteronormative identities. The narrative focuses strictly on racial hierarchy and class struggle within a colonial framework.

Gender Representation

Fair

The film explores gendered power within a patriarchal setting. It highlights the agency of enslaved women and how they navigate domestic oppression and internal household hierarchies.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Excellent

The film excels by centering Afro-Cuban perspectives and deconstructing colonial hierarchies. It portrays Black characters as the primary drivers of social upheaval rather than mere background elements.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Excellent

The narrative critiques Western institutional hegemony and the use of Christianity as a tool for social control. It exposes the hypocrisy of religious and capitalist structures.

Disability Representation

Minimal

No significant depictions of visible or invisible disabilities appear within the primary narrative arc.

Strengths

  • Exceptional portrayal of racial agency and Afro-Cuban perspectives.
  • Sophisticated critique of how religious institutions are used for social control.
  • Effective deconstruction of colonial and capitalist power hierarchies.

Areas for Improvement

  • Absence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-heteronormative identities.
  • Lack of representation regarding visible or invisible disabilities.
  • Narrative remains rooted in a traditional patriarchal setting.

AI Analysis

The film is a powerful deconstruction of colonial power, using a 19th-century Cuban plantation to critique systemic exploitation. It succeeds by centering the consciousness of the marginalized, turning the focus away from the ruling class toward the agency of the enslaved. While the film is highly progressive in its racial and cultural critiques, it operates within a traditional patriarchal framework. The lack of LGBTQ+ representation and disability visibility limits its intersectional breadth. Ultimately, the work is a sophisticated Marxist critique that dismantles the perceived moral authority of Western institutions, making it a seminal piece of post-colonial cinema.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.