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La teranyina

La teranyina

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

1990

Director

Antoni Verdaguer

Runtime

128 minutes

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La teranyina is a period drama that prioritizes traditional themes of industrial ambition and patriarchal succession. The plot follows the Rigau brothers and their textile factory, focusing heavily on masculine-coded power dynamics and military command. While the historical setting of the Moroccan War offers a backdrop for exploring colonial power and the military-industrial complex, the narrative remains centered on conventional archetypes. The focus on fraternal succession and military uniforms suggests a story driven by established social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does La teranyina have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses on industrial ambition and military involvement. There is no mention of LGBTQ+ identities or stories that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does La teranyina portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a patriarchal structure and masculine-coded spheres like industry and command. It lacks evidence of female characters playing a significant role in driving the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is La teranyina?

Limited

The setting involves the Spanish military in the Moroccan War, suggesting potential colonial themes. However, the cast appears limited to the period's likely homogeneity.

How does La teranyina represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores the intersection of capitalism and state militarism. This provides a framework for examining the moral complexities of wartime production and systemic corruption.

Does La teranyina include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The setting provides a complex framework for exploring the intersection of capitalism and state militarism.
  • The historical context offers potential for examining the moral complexities of wartime production.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative relies heavily on traditional patriarchal structures and masculine-coded spheres of influence.
  • There is a lack of evidence regarding diverse racial perspectives or non-straight-centered identities.
  • The story lacks representation of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In 1909, the Rigau brothers are the owners of the most important textile factory in Feixes. When Francesc dies, Julià, a dark and ambitious ex-military man, takes over the steamer and confronts everyone to make uniforms for the Spanish army that is fighting the war in Morocco.

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