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Pesadilla para un rico

Name: Pesadilla para un rico
Director: Fernando Fernán Gómez
Released: 1996
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

1996

Director

Fernando Fernán Gómez

Runtime

96 minutes

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Pesadilla para un rico examines class and morality through a psychological lens rather than showcasing diverse demographics. The film uses themes of infidelity to challenge the perceived integrity of the upper class and traditional bourgeois values. While it employs moral relativism to critique established institutions, it remains focused on a relatively homogeneous social stratum, limiting its broad representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Pesadilla para un rico have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around a man who leads a double life, balancing his family and a secret lover. The lover's gender is not specified, but the story highlights the disruption of traditional family stability.

How does Pesadilla para un rico portray gender?

Fair

The plot is centered around a male protagonist, but a female character's death serves as a pivotal moment. This dynamic subtly questions the assumed invincibility of male-dominated structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Pesadilla para un rico?

Limited

The film primarily focuses on class dynamics and the life of a wealthy individual. There is no indication of diverse casting or exploration of multi-ethnic backgrounds.

How does Pesadilla para un rico represent religion and culture?

Fair

The movie critiques the sanctity of the traditional family unit through themes of infidelity and secrecy. It explores moral ambiguity and skepticism towards established social norms.

Does Pesadilla para un rico include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or mental disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Challenges the perceived integrity of traditional bourgeois values.
Uses moral relativism to critique established social institutions.
Highlights the vulnerability of patriarchal figures through narrative crisis.

Limited or Absent

Could provide clearer identity markers for clandestine relationships.
Focuses on a homogeneous social stratum rather than exploring racial diversity.
Relies on a male-driven dramatic structure for central conflict.

Official Synopsis

A mature and successful businessman leads a peaceful life with his family and his lover. However, his life is greatly complicated when found dead in bed a girl who had spent the previous night with him. The first thing that comes to mind to solve the problem is to remove the body, but that's not easy. Still, the case is much worse when someone who seems to know what happened, begins to blackmail.

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