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Poison

Name: Poison
Director: Diego Olivares
Released: 2017
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2017

Director

Diego Olivares

Runtime

102 minutes

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Poison presents a localized, non-Western perspective by using an authentic regional cast and setting. It successfully challenges gender stereotypes by featuring a strong female lead who play a significant role in driving the story in a violent environment. However, the film's focus on survival and physical conflict leads to a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and disability-related narratives. This absence narrows the scope of its social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does Poison have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or stories. The narrative centers on the immediate dangers and survival of the main characters.

How does Poison portray gender?

Good

Amparo is a strong female protagonist who faces extreme violence. She shows a significant role in driving the story and resilience, avoiding typical victim stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Poison?

Excellent

The film features a predominantly Chilean and Latin American cast that reflects the local setting. This avoids whitewashing and emphasizes a localized, non-Anglo-centric viewpoint.

How does Poison represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques the erosion of social contracts and institutional authority. It examines moral relativism through land disputes and the fight against systemic corruption and predatory power.

Does Poison include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities. Characters with disabilities are not central to the plot or main storyline.

Present on Screen

Strong female protagonist through Amparo's character.
Authentic ethnic casting that avoids Western-centric norms.
Nuanced critique of systemic corruption and institutional failure.

Limited or Absent

Lack of LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender narratives.
No characters or storylines involving disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Two brothers who own a buffalo farm near Caserta attempt to resist the pressures of local mobsters who want to turn their land into an illegal landfill.

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