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Some Beasts

Some Beasts

2020

Director

Jorge Riquelme Serrano

Runtime

92 minutes

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Synopsis

A family travels to a remote island in southern Chile. During the trip they try to convince the grandparents to support them financially to build a hotel in the place. Nicolás, the man who crossed them disappears, leaving the family trapped on the island, the smiles begin to disappear. With cold, without water and without certainties, tempers are diluted, exposing the tensions that each member of the family hides.

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Overall Score

6.1/10

Good


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Fair

The narrative focuses on the psychological breakdown of a family unit. There is no explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or non-heteronormative storylines within the plot.

Gender Representation

Fair

The film features prominent female roles and centers on multi-generational dynamics. It disrupts traditional patriarchal leadership by focusing on the internal struggles of the group.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Good

As a Chilean production, the film provides a platform for Latin American actors. It avoids Western tropes by grounding the story in a specific, localized socio-economic context.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Good

The story critiques materialist pursuits through the family's capitalistic ambitions. The remote setting serves to expose the fragility of social constructs and traditional institutions.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Strengths

  • Provides a significant departure from Anglo-centric cinematic norms through its Chilean setting.
  • Offers a platform for Latin American actors and regional storytelling.
  • Critiques capitalistic expansionism and the fragility of social constructs.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks explicit visibility regarding LGBTQ+ identities or non-heteronormative narratives.
  • Provides no documented representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

AI Analysis

Some Beasts is a character-driven study that uses environmental isolation to dismantle the facades of its protagonists. The film moves away from moralistic storytelling, opting instead for a complex, situational ethics framework. While the film does not lean into identity-driven casting, it remains committed to regional storytelling. It offers a significant departure from Anglo-centric cinematic norms by utilizing a non-Western setting and local talent. The narrative architecture prioritizes auteur-driven storytelling. This approach allows for a nuanced exploration of how systemic and interpersonal tensions manifest when traditional social hierarchies are stripped away.

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