
Ciegos
2019

Representation Score
Limited
2017
Director
Natalia Garagiola
Runtime
110 minutes
Average Rating
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Hunting Season is a character-driven drama that emphasizes localized, interpersonal conflict. The film adheres to conventional narrative structures focusing on family and masculinity, centering on the volatile relationship between a father and son. The work relies heavily on traditional archetypes, such as the 'hunter' and the 'violent adolescent,' reinforcing a patriarchal and homogeneous social environment. This focus on individual temperament and pride limits the narrative's social commentary. Ultimately, the film functions as a survivalist character study. It lacks the intentionality needed to disrupt established social hierarchies or provide diverse demographic representation, resulting in a narrow, traditionalist perspective.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or stories centered around non-cisgender identities. The plot revolves around traditional family structures and the tension between biological ties and personal traits.
The story follows a patriarchal structure, highlighting masculine aggression and the hunter archetype. Although a maternal figure propels the plot, the film centers on male-dominated dynamics and emotional restraint.
The setting implies a focus on a localized, relatively homogeneous community. There is no indication of diverse ethnic backgrounds or efforts to include a range of cultural identities.
The story highlights a rugged, individualistic, and isolationist outlook. It serves as a character study of interpersonal dysfunction within a traditional family unit, rather than critiquing broader societal institutions.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. The narrative concentrates solely on the psychological friction between the main characters.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
La Patagonia, southern Argentina. After his mother's death, Nahuel, a violent teenager, meets his biological father, Ernesto, a skillful hunting guide; but their reunion is harsh, since their souls are only ruled by pride and resentment.

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