You are here:

Inevitable

Name: Inevitable
Director: Jorge Algora
Released: 2014
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

7.2/10

Good

2014

Director

Jorge Algora

Runtime

95 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Inevitable is a character-driven psychological drama that emphasizes individual existential crises over traditional genre clichés. It highlights professional roles for female characters and portrays a disabled character as a source of wisdom. However, the film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation and adheres to traditional heterosexual romantic structures. The narrative sometimes frames women as catalysts for the male protagonist's journey rather than independent drivers of the story.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Inevitable have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on heterosexual relationships. There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.

How does Inevitable portray gender?

Fair

Female characters like Mariela and Alicia have professional roles as a psychologist and an artist. However, the plot mainly revolves around the male protagonist's personal struggle.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Inevitable?

Fair

The film presents an Argentine perspective, avoiding typical Western cultural dominance. The cast appears culturally consistent, though diverse.

How does Inevitable represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative critiques capitalist stability by highlighting the breakdown of professional and marital roles. It explores subjective morality through unconventional mentorship.

Does Inevitable include disability representation?

Good

A blind author is portrayed as a wise intellectual leader. The film avoids the typical tragic portrayal by giving the character significant influence and importance.

Present on Screen

Female characters are shown with professional roles and distinct functions.
A character with a disability is given intellectual leadership and narrative significance.
The film provides a non-Western perspective by moving away from Hollywood-centric storytelling.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.
Female characters may be seen as catalysts for the male protagonist's growth.
The story follows traditional heterosexual romantic structures.

Official Synopsis

Fabian (Dario Grandinetti) works as a bank executive. After one of his colleagues in the bank dies, he falls into crisis. His wife, Mariela (Carolina Peleritti), is a psychologist and has Olga (Mabel Rivera) , an embittered woman who tries to take her frustration out on her, as one of her patients. Fabian will meet a famous blind author (Federico Luppi), who tries to help him. Following his advice, Fabian embarks himself on a relationship with Alicia (Antonella Costa), a young artist that he considers his inevitable love.

How are these scores produced? →