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Some Beasts
Representation Score
5.5/10
Fair
2020
Director
Jorge Riquelme Serrano
Runtime
92 minutes
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Some Beasts is a character-driven study that uses environmental isolation to strip away the facades of its characters. The film moves away from moralistic storytelling, opting instead for a complex, situational ethics framework. While it does not emphasize identity-driven casting, it remains committed to regional storytelling. It offers a significant departure from Anglo-centric cinematic norms through its Chilean setting and local talent. The narrative structure prioritizes auteur-driven storytelling, allowing for a nuanced exploration of how systemic and interpersonal tensions manifest when traditional social hierarchies are stripped away.
Category Breakdown
Does Some Beasts have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on the psychological breakdown of a family unit. There is no explicit mention of LGBTQ+ identities or storylines that challenge traditional heterosexual relationships.
How does Some Beasts portray gender?
The movie highlights prominent female roles and explores multi-generational dynamics. It challenges traditional patriarchal structures by focusing on the internal struggles of the group.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Some Beasts?
As a Chilean production, the film showcases Latin American actors. It avoids Western stereotypes by setting the story in a specific, localized socio-economic context.
How does Some Beasts represent religion and culture?
The story critiques materialist pursuits through the family's capitalist ambitions. The remote setting exposes the fragility of social constructs and traditional institutions.
Does Some Beasts include disability representation?
There is no documented evidence of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.
Present on Screen
- 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.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks explicit visibility regarding LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional heterosexual narratives.
- Provides no documented representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Official 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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