The Champion
2019
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Representation score: 4.2 out of 10
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The Champion
Representation Score
5.6/10
Fair
2024
TV-MADirector
Carlos Therón
Runtime
106 minutes
Average Rating
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The film is a traditional character-driven drama focused on mentorship and personal transformation. It uses established character types—a passionate athlete and a reserved scholar—to advance the plot. While the story hints at psychological depth, it primarily adheres to conventional storytelling methods. The production aims for broad appeal and emotional engagement, focusing on individual growth within existing social structures rather than challenging broader societal norms.
Category Breakdown
Does The Champion have LGBTQ+ representation?
The story focuses on a professional and platonic relationship between two men. There are no indications of romantic relationships or diverse gender identities.
How does The Champion portray gender?
The story centers on male characters and their professional roles. Male characters hold significant power and influence throughout the narrative.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Champion?
The setting in La Liga suggests a multicultural environment. However, there is no specific evidence of diverse casting or a non-white majority cast.
How does The Champion represent religion and culture?
The film follows a conventional moral structure emphasizing personal discipline and social integration. It highlights fitting into existing institutions rather than questioning them.
Does The Champion include disability representation?
The character Álex is portrayed as withdrawn and lonely, suggesting a possible exploration of mental health or neurodivergent traits.
Present on Screen
- The character Álex offers a potential for exploring psychological complexity and mental health.
- The setting within professional Spanish football provides a naturally multicultural context.
Limited or Absent
- The narrative lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or diverse gender identities.
- Central roles are predominantly held by male characters, limiting gender diversity.
- The plot follows traditional institutional structures without significant subversion.
Official Synopsis
Diego has just been voted best young player in Europe and at the age of 20 he is on his way to making his team, Atlético de Madrid, champions of La Liga. But his impulsive and conflictive character makes the club, fed up with his excesses, hire Álex, a withdrawn and lonely psychology professor, to improve his behaviour. The two will have no choice but to learn to understand each other.
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