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Passing the Meridian

Name: Passing the Meridian
Director: José María Arzuaga
Released: 1967
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

1967

Director

José María Arzuaga

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Passing the Meridian is a traditional character study that emphasizes conventional social roles and familial duties. It adheres to the storytelling norms of the late 1960s, focusing on regional realism and personal grief rather than subversive themes. The film's structure centers on a male protagonist's journey through professional and social constraints, which creates a narrative where the story is driven primarily by the male protagonist. Ultimately, the work lacks the multi-layered approach or systemic critique found in more progressive cinema. It functions as a localized drama that respects established social hierarchies rather than attempting to deconstruct them.

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Category Breakdown

Does Passing the Meridian have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story revolves around a protagonist dealing with traditional family relationships and loss.

How does Passing the Meridian portray gender?

Fair

Although a mother's death serves as the emotional trigger, the story's main driver is the male protagonist, Augusto. His journey through professional and social challenges keeps the narrative moving.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Passing the Meridian?

Fair

The story seems to revolve around a localized, possibly homogeneous community. There are no indications of a diverse or non-Anglo-centric cast in the film.

How does Passing the Meridian represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film explores traditional social structures and the importance of the family unit. It highlights formal mourning rituals and established institutional hierarchies.

Does Passing the Meridian include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

The film provides a focused exploration of personal grief and character-driven drama.
It offers a realistic portrayal of the social and professional constraints of its time.

Limited or Absent

The narrative heavily relies on traditional gender hierarchies, with ability to act almost entirely centered on the male protagonist.
The story lacks multi-layered complexity and does not challenge conventional social or cultural norms.
There is a noticeable absence of LGBTQ+ representation or diverse casting.

Official Synopsis

Augusto, a lift operator in an advertising agency, learns that his mother has died in the village where she lived. A long, anxiety-filled day follows until he gets permission to go to the funeral.

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