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The Treasure of San Teresa

The Treasure of San Teresa

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1959

Director

Alvin Rakoff

Runtime

84 minutes

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The Treasure of San Teresa is a traditional mid-century adventure that adheres to the social and narrative structures of its time. The plot centers on a masculine-led quest for hidden wealth, offering little room for diverse perspectives. Representation is limited, focusing on Western European settings and traditional gender roles. The film lacks the intention to disrupt established clichés or provide meaningful multi-layered representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Treasure of San Teresa have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities, following the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Treasure of San Teresa portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male ex-spy who acts independently. Female characters have limited roles and do not challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Treasure of San Teresa?

Minimal

The film focuses on Western European settings and likely reflects a homogeneous cast typical of the post-war period.

How does The Treasure of San Teresa represent religion and culture?

Limited

Set in a convent, the plot centers on a secular treasure hunt rather than religious themes. It adheres to the moral standards of the 1950s without questioning religious institutions.

Does The Treasure of San Teresa include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a clear, genre-standard adventure framework centered on a post-WWII mystery.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks diverse character identities and fails to challenge traditional gender or racial hierarchies.
  • There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After World War II, an ex-spy returns to Germany to search for a cache of jewels he hid in a Czechoslovakian convent.

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