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Meow

Name: Meow
Director: Ignacio Estaregui
Released: 2018
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Ignacio Estaregui

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Meow is a comedy that centers around the personal ability to act of a group of aging men. The plot revolves around their attempt to regain their youth through a museum heist. The story focuses on their individual actions rather than broader social issues. The film adheres to a traditional narrative structure, emphasizing male camaraderie and the experiences of aging. This focus results in a homogeneous social setting that lacks diversity. Overall, the narrative fails to challenge conventional social hierarchies, presenting a straightforward story of rebellion and boredom.

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Category Breakdown

Does Meow have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film emphasizes the friendships between male characters. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Meow portray gender?

Limited

The story primarily focuses on male perspectives. Female characters are absent, which limits the exploration of alternative gender narratives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Meow?

Limited

The film does not feature a diverse cast. The characters seem to fit the typical demographic makeup of this type of comedy.

How does Meow represent religion and culture?

Fair

The movie explores themes of social reintegration and the disruption of social order. However, these themes are presented as personal adventures rather than critiques of institutions.

Does Meow include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of the portrayal of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health-related disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Explores the psychological state of aging and the pursuit of vitality.

Limited or Absent

Needs more female characters to offer a balanced perspective.
Should include more diverse identities and racial representation.
Could benefit from engaging with systemic critiques of society.

Official Synopsis

Four desperately bored retired men yearn for some excitement in their lives to make them feel alive. Whilst trying to occupy his mind by writing a terrible book, Telmo is reunited with his two best friends from school. Mornreal, who is just out of prison, can’t bare to see his old friends fading away so he comes up with a plan to break the daily boredom and to inject excitement into his friends’ lives. With nothing to lose, the old friends embark on a mad, wild adventure that results in a bizarre robbery of a museum.

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