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The Tiger Leaps and Kills, But It Will Die... It Will Die...

The Tiger Leaps and Kills, But It Will Die... It Will Die...

Representation Score

6.2/10

Good

1973

Director

Santiago Álvarez

Runtime

16 minutes

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Santiago Álvarez uses the documentary format to challenge colonial narratives and critique systemic power. The film excels by centering non-Western political struggles and disrupting traditional historical hierarchies through a revolutionary perspective. While the film effectively represents cultural and racial diversity, it does not specifically address LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities. The narrative is closely tied to the political martyrdom of Victor Jara and the Chilean coup. Overall, the film serves as a powerful tool for social critique, emphasizing the voices of the oppressed over established Western political structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Tiger Leaps and Kills, But It Will Die... It Will Die... have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on the martyrdom of Victor Jara and does not provide explicit evidence about queer identities or non-cisgender relationships.

How does The Tiger Leaps and Kills, But It Will Die... It Will Die... portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around victims of state violence, challenging strict male dominance. Despite the main character being male, the film highlights the collective action of those affected by the military regime.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Tiger Leaps and Kills, But It Will Die... It Will Die...?

Excellent

The documentary breaks Anglo-centric traditions by focusing on Latin American identity and the lived experiences of the Chilean people against Western influence.

How does The Tiger Leaps and Kills, But It Will Die... It Will Die... represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film critiques the authoritarian military junta, presenting Jara's death as a result of institutional violence and celebrating the spirit of social change.

Does The Tiger Leaps and Kills, But It Will Die... It Will Die... include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or cognitive disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

  • Breaks Anglo-centric documentary traditions by focusing on Latin American identity.
  • Offers a strong critique of institutionalized violence and military fascism.
  • Challenges traditional power structures through an anti-authoritarian lens.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not explicitly represent or focus on LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Does not document the portrayal of physical or cognitive disabilities.
  • The narrative remains heavily centered on male political martyrdom.

Official Synopsis

An obituary for Victor Jara, the Chilean folksinger who was murdered in a football stadium by the military junta during the days of the September 1973 coup.

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