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Maradona

Name: Maradona
Director: Vishnu Narayanan
Released: 2018
Duration: 148 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2018

Director

Vishnu Narayanan

Runtime

148 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Maradona functions primarily as a character-driven genre piece. The narrative follows a traditional trajectory of a young man facing dangerous situations and relocating to a new city. The film adheres to conventional action-comedy formulas, focusing on men's control over the story and regional settings. It lacks intentional markers of representation reflecting multiple aspects of identity or the subversion of social hierarchies. Ultimately, the work does not engage in identity-based political or social discourse, remaining within the bounds of standard genre expectations.

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Category Breakdown

Does Maradona have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not prominently feature LGBTQ+ identities. The story revolves around a male protagonist's journey without exploring queer themes or questioning the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Maradona portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a young man navigating external conflicts. There is limited evidence of women playing significant roles or the story challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Maradona?

Fair

The setting suggests a specific regional and ethnic context. While it accurately reflects local demographics, there is no indication of diverse racial casting or non-white representation.

How does Maradona represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot follows standard action-comedy clichés. It does not appear to challenge religious frameworks or deconstruct Western institutions through its cultural lens.

Does Maradona include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film reflects the authentic demographic and regional realities of its setting.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse representation of gender, LGBTQ+ identities, and disability.
The plot relies on traditional formulas rather than challenging social or cultural hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Maradona, a young man, due to some dangerous situations, moves out of his hometown and reaches Bangalore to stay with his distant relatives. However, during his stay there, his situation worsens further.

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