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Going Down in Morocco

Name: Going Down in Morocco
Director: Fernando Colomo
Released: 1989
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

1989

Director

Fernando Colomo

Runtime

83 minutes

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Going Down in Morocco is a comedy that finds its strength in subverting social and institutional norms. By placing a woman in a position of logistical command, the film avoids the typical damsel clichés found in crime-adjacent narratives. It replaces rigid morality with a fluid, open-minded approach to problem-solving. However, the film's diversity is uneven. While it excels at challenging traditional authority and gender roles, it lacks visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities and disability. The racial and ethnic depth remains unverified, relying largely on the Moroccan setting as a functional plot device rather than a deep exploration of identity. Ultimately, the film is a study of non-conformity. It succeeds in portraying a social circle that operates on the fringes of conventional society, prioritizing personal ability to act and situational ethics over institutional law.

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Category Breakdown

Does Going Down in Morocco have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships. The story focuses solely on the female protagonist and her close friends.

How does Going Down in Morocco portray gender?

Good

A female protagonist drives the plot through her logistical skills and high-stakes decision-making. She challenges traditional gender stereotypes by managing complex operations within a male-dominated environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Going Down in Morocco?

Fair

The story involves movement between Europe and Morocco. While the ethnic makeup of the cast is unknown, the plot centers on cross-border interactions and shifting viewpoints.

How does Going Down in Morocco represent religion and culture?

Good

The film rejects traditional Western moral frameworks in favor of situational ethics. It portrays a lifestyle of casual criminality and open-mindedness that questions the sanctity of state institutions.

Does Going Down in Morocco include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative. Therefore, there is no representation in this category.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist demonstrates a significant role in driving the story and logistical command.
The narrative successfully challenges traditional gender hierarchies and clichés.
The film challenges conventional moral frameworks through its open-minded characters.

Limited or Absent

There is a lack of visible LGBTQ+ representation or queer subtext.
The film provides no representation for characters with disabilities.
The ethnic depth of the cast remains unverified and potentially limited.

Official Synopsis

Chusa shares a flat in central Madrid with her cousin Jaime and her lover Alberto. The group makes ends meet by smuggling and selling drugs from Morocco. They take in a naive young woman, Elena, and decide to include her in their next scheme although this will prove complicated.

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