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Natural Sciences

Name: Natural Sciences
Director: Matías Lucchesi
Released: 2014
Duration: 71 min

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2014

Director

Matías Lucchesi

Runtime

71 minutes

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Natural Sciences is a character-driven drama that finds its strength in the subversion of traditional authority. By centering on a young girl's quest for identity, the film moves away from passive female roles and instead highlights individual ability to act against restrictive social and familial structures. The film excels at deconstructing institutional norms, framing both the school and the family as obstacles to personal truth. This creates a narrative where the protagonist must navigate social constraints and a harsh natural environment to achieve self-discovery. However, the film lacks visible representation in several key areas. There is no explicit focus on LGBTQ+ identities or disability, and the specific racial and ethnic makeup of the characters is not clearly defined.

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Category Breakdown

Does Natural Sciences have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy. It focuses on a girl's search for her paternal identity rather than exploring non-straight relationships.

How does Natural Sciences portray gender?

Good

The story centers on a female protagonist's active role in uncovering the truth. It challenges traditional hierarchies by positioning the mother as a narrative obstacle.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Natural Sciences?

Fair

The rural, mountainous setting suggests a localized ethnic context. However, the specific racial composition of the cast remains unverified within the available narrative details.

How does Natural Sciences represent religion and culture?

Good

The film challenges institutional structures by depicting family and school authorities as restrictive. It prioritizes personal autonomy over adherence to communal or parental norms.

Does Natural Sciences include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

Strong emphasis on women's ability to drive the story and active protagonist-driven storytelling.
Effective subversion of traditional maternal and institutional authority figures.
Nuanced exploration of individual identity against social and environmental constraints.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight identity markers.
Absence of visible disability representation within the narrative.
Unclear details regarding the specific racial and ethnic diversity of the cast.

Official Synopsis

In a rural school in the middle of the mountains, a girl who is starting to become a woman feels the profound need to discover her true identity. She does not know who her father is and she is determined to find him, but her mother does not approve it. The hostility of winter in such a harsh place turns this desire into a real threat: freezing in the middle of nowhere. Going behind the backs of the school authorities and the girl's mother, her teacher decides to help her. They set off on this quest for truth, but it is not going to be an easy journey... Their only clue is a small, rusty plate.

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