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Three Days in Havana

Name: Three Days in Havana
Director: Gil Bellows, Tony Pantages
Released: 2014
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2014

Not Rated

Director

Gil Bellows, Tony Pantages

Runtime

83 minutes

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Three Days in Havana operates primarily as a genre-driven crime thriller. The narrative structure prioritizes plot momentum and suspense over the intentional deconstruction of social identities. It functions within a conventional framework of international intrigue. While the film avoids some traditional clichés by embracing moral relativism and a non-traditional setting, it lacks focused characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. Character motivations are driven by survival and chance rather than the systemic subversion of social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film's focus remains on the experiences of the expatriate protagonist and his interactions with criminal elements, rather than a diverse, localized cast.

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Category Breakdown

Does Three Days in Havana have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a traditional relationship between male characters and a female lead. There are no explicit LGBTQ+ characters or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Three Days in Havana portray gender?

Fair

Female characters like Rita often fit into traditional gender roles such as the femme fatale or distressed informant. These roles create plot tension but do not significantly challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Three Days in Havana?

Fair

The film's setting in Havana highlights ethnic diversity, but the narrative is centered around the Canadian protagonist. The plot is driven by the perspective of an expatriate rather than by local characters.

How does Three Days in Havana represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores moral ambiguity and situational ethics through a non-singular framework. The chaotic Cuban setting and international arms dealing suggest a departure from rigid, traditional Western order.

Does Three Days in Havana include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of physical or neurodivergent disabilities portrayed within the film's narrative or character descriptions.

Present on Screen

The Cuban setting provides a natural backdrop for ethnic and cultural variety.
The narrative embraces moral relativism and a non-traditional, quirky atmosphere.
The film avoids rigid, traditional Western moral frameworks.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional gender archetypes like the femme fatale.
The plot is driven by an expatriate perspective rather than local ability to act.
There is a lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or narrative critique.

Official Synopsis

A businessman gets caught up in an assassination plot when he travels to Cuba.

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