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The Innocence

Name: The Innocence
Director: Lucía Alemany
Released: 2019
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2019

Director

Lucía Alemany

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film focuses on the tension between individual ability to act and the suffocating surveillance of a small community. It succeeds in centering a female protagonist who actively fights for her own autonomy and dreams. However, the narrative scope is limited by a focus on heterosexual romance and a lack of visible diversity in terms of race or disability. The critique of social structures provides depth, but the character archetypes remain narrow. Ultimately, the film is a character study of adolescent rebellion against traditionalist social expectations rather than a broad exploration of diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Innocence have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story centers on a heterosexual romance between Lis and an older boyfriend. While it explores themes of secrecy and hidden identities, there is no explicit depiction of queer intimacy or relationships.

How does The Innocence portray gender?

Good

Lis is a proactive protagonist driven by her circus ambitions. The film uses her perspective to challenge traditional hierarchies and navigate restrictive social codes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Innocence?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the ethnic composition of the cast or the setting. Consequently, no assessment of racial diversity can be made.

How does The Innocence represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques traditional community structures by framing gossip and parental oversight as oppressive forces. It prioritizes individual liberation over communal or traditionalist cohesion.

Does The Innocence include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative provides no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. No representation in this area is present.

Present on Screen

Strong focus on women's ability to drive the story and personal ambition.
Nuanced critique of communal surveillance and social pressure.
Exploration of the friction between individual desire and traditional structures.

Limited or Absent

Lack of visible LGBTQ+ representation or queer character arcs.
Absence of racial or ethnic diversity within the provided context.
No representation of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Lis is a teenager whose dream is to become a circus artist and leave her hometown, even if she knows that to do it she’ll have to fight her side against her parents. It’s summer and she spends her days playing with her friends and flirting with her boyfriend, a few years older than herself. The lack of privacy and the neighbours’ gossip force Lis to keep their relationship secret so that her parents won’t find out. A relationship which change her live forever.

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