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Bellezonismo

Name: Bellezonismo
Director: Jordi Arencón
Released: 2019
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2019

Director

Jordi Arencón

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Bellezonismo is a moderate inclusion comedy that explores social dynamics through a localized setting. Its strength lies in its departure from Anglo-centric casting and its potential to critique societal beauty standards. However, the film lacks depth in identity-driven storylines. While the casting and setting suggest a diverse demographic, there is little evidence of character's ability to drive the story or explicit representation of underrepresented identities beyond the initial premise.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bellezonismo have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film pairs Socrates and Capi, suggesting a potential departure from traditional heterosexual relationships. Their specific identities are not explicitly defined, but their pairing hints at a possible break from conventional norms.

How does Bellezonismo portray gender?

Fair

Female cast members like Yanet Garcia and Ariadna Cabrol contribute to a gender-diverse ensemble. The beauty center setting allows for a critique of gendered beauty standards.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bellezonismo?

Fair

The cast includes a range of Hispanic and Mediterranean surnames, reflecting a diverse demographic. This indicates a move away from Anglo-Saxon dominance.

How does Bellezonismo represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative uses a beauty center to potentially critique consumerist obsession with physical perfection. There is no clear indication of specific anti-institutional or secularist themes.

Does Bellezonismo include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

The cast features a diverse array of Hispanic and Mediterranean surnames, moving away from Anglo-Saxon dominance.
The premise offers a platform to critique consumerist capitalism and the obsession with physical perfection.

Limited or Absent

There is a lack of explicit evidence regarding character's ability to drive the story and identity-driven narrative arcs.
The film provides no visible or invisible representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Socrates and Capi are two car drivers who are in a rally competition. Unexpectedly, the couple gets lost and ends up in a clearing in the middle of a mountain. Far from being depopulated, that location turns out to be perfect for a Beauty Technification Center, a place where you look to perfect the physique.

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