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When the Angels Sleep
Representation Score
3.2/10
Limited
2018
TV-MADirector
Gonzalo Bendala
Runtime
94 minutes
Average Rating
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When the Angels Sleep functions as a conventional crime thriller rather than a vehicle for social commentary. The narrative focuses on managing personal crises and maintaining domestic stability, avoiding the integration of diverse identities. The film adheres to established genre conventions, emphasizing a protagonist's struggle to retain his social status following a tragic event. This approach favors traditional storytelling over disrupting social hierarchies. Overall, the film lacks diverse character profiles and fails to challenge social norms.
Category Breakdown
Does When the Angels Sleep have LGBTQ+ representation?
The story focuses on a single protagonist dealing with a personal crisis. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or critiques of straight relationships.
How does When the Angels Sleep portray gender?
The story centers on Germán, a family man, reinforcing traditional patriarchal structures. The plot does not challenge traditional gender roles or masculinity.
How racially and ethnically diverse is When the Angels Sleep?
The film lacks specific details about the ethnic makeup of the cast or setting. It follows typical genre casting practices.
How does When the Angels Sleep represent religion and culture?
The story is grounded in traditional moral frameworks and the preservation of the nuclear family. It does not question Western social norms.
Does When the Angels Sleep include disability representation?
The synopsis does not mention characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no information on the portrayal of neurodivergence or physical impairments.
Present on Screen
- The film maintains a clear, focused narrative centered on a protagonist's moral dilemma.
Limited or Absent
- The story lacks diverse representation, especially regarding LGBTQ+ identities and ethnic diversity.
- The narrative relies on traditional patriarchal structures without exploring alternative gender roles.
- Characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits are not represented.
Official Synopsis
Germán, an honest family man, sees how his whole world wobbles the night when, driving home, accidentally runs over two teenage girls. From that moment, Germán will have to do everything in his power to prevent his life from being destroyed forever.
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