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Gone Fishing

Name: Gone Fishing
Director: Carlos Sorin
Released: 2012
Duration: 78 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2012

Director

Carlos Sorin

Runtime

78 minutes

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Gone Fishing is a naturalist character study that emphasizes regional authenticity over challenging social structures. It captures the daily lives of a remote Patagonian community through a non-Western perspective. However, the film remains traditional in its social structure, focusing primarily on aging males and neglecting diverse gender perspectives or LGBTQ+ identities. While the casting offers a realistic ethnic backdrop, the film does not engage with modern identity politics or systemic critiques, choosing instead to quietly observe existing social dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Gone Fishing have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film is set in a rural area where straight relationships are assumed. There are no queer themes or non-straight identities in the story.

How does Gone Fishing portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around masculine social rituals and male camaraderie. It lacks meaningful roles for women, reinforcing traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Gone Fishing?

Fair

The production features a local, non-Anglo-Saxon cast reflecting the Patagonian community. This disrupts Hollywood's typical casting by highlighting a specific, working-class ethnic group.

How does Gone Fishing represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film offers a quiet, repetitive view of life centered on local traditions. It avoids pushing specific religious morals or criticizing systemic issues.

Does Gone Fishing include disability representation?

Limited

The narrative touches on the natural aging process and physical vulnerabilities. However, it does not focus on specific disabilities but rather on the natural progression of life.

Present on Screen

Features a local, non-Anglo-Saxon cast that authentically represents Patagonia.
Avoids mainstream commercial clichés by focusing on remote communities.
Offers a naturalistic view of life that avoids promoting specific religious morals.

Limited or Absent

Lacks meaningful roles for women, focusing mainly on masculine social rituals.
Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
Treats physical vulnerabilities as natural conditions rather than exploring specific disability stories.

Official Synopsis

A recovering alcoholic travels to the untamed coast of Patagonia to reconnect with his estranged daughter in this gentle yet deeply resonant drama from Argentine writer-director Carlos Sorin.

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