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The Tenth Man

Name: The Tenth Man
Director: Daniel Burman
Released: 2016
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2016

Unrated

Director

Daniel Burman

Runtime

82 minutes

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The Tenth Man is a detailed exploration of identity within the Jewish quarter of Buenos Aires. It excels in providing a rich, non-uniform depiction of a minority community through specific customs and language. However, its focus on masculine social obligations and religious gatherings creates a patriarchal framework. This emphasis on male experiences limits the range of gender and LGBTQ+ representation. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its intellectual examination of tradition, prioritizing individual choice over institutional rules.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Tenth Man have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't include explicit LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It focuses on the tension between personal desires and communal expectations within traditional narratives.

How does The Tenth Man portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a patriarchal religious system emphasizing male responsibilities. Despite depicting traditional hierarchies, the protagonist's journey offers some challenge to these norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Tenth Man?

Good

The film provides a detailed and varied portrayal of the Jewish quarter in Buenos Aires. It avoids oversimplification by highlighting the unique characteristics of this specific ethnic and religious community.

How does The Tenth Man represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative questions institutional authority by exploring the conflict between personal and communal truths. It delves into the tension between modernity and ancient religious practices.

Does The Tenth Man include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities playing key roles or having specific storylines.

Present on Screen

Provides a deep, nuanced look into the specific ethnic and religious enclave of El Once.
Offers a sophisticated critique of religious dogma and institutional authority.
Highlights cultural rituals and linguistic nuances within a minority community.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from including more explicit LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth character arcs.
Focuses heavily on patriarchal structures and male-centric communal obligations.
Currently lacks significant representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After many years away, Ariel is summoned by his distant father to his childhood home in the bustling Jewish quarter of Buenos Aires, known as El Once. Over the course of seven days, during the vibrant holiday of Purim, Ariel seeks to reconnect with his father, who runs a Jewish charity and is regarded as a big macher in the close-knit community, but was frequently absent due to his obligation to fulfill the Jewish quorum of having 10 men present at all funerals.

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