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Matares

Matares

Representation Score

6.0/10

Good

2020

Director

Mohamed Rachid Benhadj

Runtime

90 minutes

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Matares stands out by focusing on the interpersonal relationship between two children rather than macro-political issues. It uses the friendship between underrepresented identities to criticize the failures of global institutions. The film's approach to religion and ethnicity is sophisticated, while its stance on LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities is less defined.

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Category Breakdown

Does Matares have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or relationships that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Matares portray gender?

Fair

Mona, a young girl, is a central character in this survival drama. Her prominent role challenges the common cliché of relegating female characters to secondary positions in such high-stakes scenarios.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Matares?

Excellent

The story centers on an Ivorian and an Algerian child, highlighting lived experiences from the Global South. This approach offers a nuanced perspective on identity outside of Western-centric viewpoints.

How does Matares represent religion and culture?

Excellent

By placing a Catholic girl and a Muslim boy in conflict, the film addresses religious divisions. Their interactions highlight the systemic injustices faced by children in the adult world.

Does Matares include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

  • The film pairs an Ivorian and an Algerian child, offering a strong characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
  • It effectively uses the contrast between religious backgrounds to critique systemic injustices.
  • It disrupts typical survival drama clichés by featuring a female protagonist in a high-stakes setting.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks explicit engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or relationships that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
  • There is limited information on the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A drama about immigration and the fight for survival, seen from the side of children: Mona, a catholic Ivorian little girl, and Said, a Muslim Algerian kid. Their initial hate will become a tender friendship showing the injustice in this world.

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