
The Footballest
2018

Representation Score
Limited
2017
Director
Aldo Miyashiro
Runtime
110 minutes
Average Rating
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Eleven Males functions as a populist sports comedy that prioritizes traditional masculine camaraderie. The narrative structure is highly centralized around a male-dominated social unit, which limits the scope for multi-layered representation. The film adheres to conventional genre clichés, focusing on a competitive sports arc rather than deconstructing systemic hierarchies. While it reflects Peruvian identity, the social dynamics remain largely homogeneous. Ultimately, the work favors broad, commercial appeal over complex or inclusive representation.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on a group of eleven male friends and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
The story emphasizes traditional masculine bonding through sports. Female characters have limited roles and do not challenge gender hierarchies.
As a Peruvian production, the film reflects local identity. However, the focus on a singular male group suggests a potentially homogeneous social unit.
The plot follows a standard competitive sports arc. It relies on conventional social structures rather than exploring religious or political subversion.
There is no mention of characters with physical or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address neurodivergence or disability ability to act.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Eleven football-loving friends participate in a championship playing against a professional team, but this will lead to many problems and complications.

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