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Partida

Name: Partida
Director: Ben Yalung
Released: 1985
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1985

Director

Ben Yalung

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Partida is a conventional action film that relies heavily on established genre clichés. The narrative is driven by a central conflict between a Manila cop and a wealthy family seeking retribution. While the Southeast Asian setting offers a departure from Western-centric cinema, the film lacks depth in character diversity. The focus remains on a traditional masculine hero and a standard revenge plot. Ultimately, the film functions as a straightforward genre piece without significant multi-layered development or social critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Partida have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a conflict between a police officer and a grieving family. There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or themes related to non-cisgender identities.

How does Partida portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a masculine protagonist involved in high-stakes action. Female characters do not have significant narrative ability to act, and there is no subversion of traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Partida?

Fair

Set in Manila, the film provides a Southeast Asian cultural context. While the specific ethnic makeup of the cast is unknown, the setting moves away from Western-centric perspectives.

How does Partida represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative follows a standard cycle of accident and revenge. It adheres to a traditional framework of justice without critiquing institutions or morality.

Does Partida include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis contains no mention of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The Manila setting provides a non-Western cultural backdrop for the action.
The geographic context offers a departure from typical Western-centric cinematic perspectives.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.
Narrative ability to act is heavily concentrated in a single masculine protagonist.
There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The plot follows standard clichés without deconstructing traditional morality or institutions.

Official Synopsis

Ben Serrano, a brave Manila cop, accidentally crashes into a car during a chase, killing a rich family's child. Seeking revenge, the family wants him imprisoned or killed. Serrano fights back against all odds.

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