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While the City Sleeps

While the City Sleeps

Representation Score

4.0/10

Limited

1996

Director

Homero Guadarrama

Runtime

119 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

While the film is set in Mexico and uses a Mexican cast, it functions mainly as a traditional sci-fi story. It highlights regional representation but does not deeply explore complex social or identity issues. The focus on androids and physical conflict leaves little room for diverse social perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does While the City Sleeps have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explore non-traditional gender identities or challenge the idea that everyone is straight. It focuses more on sci-fi conflicts and action rather than identity issues.

How does While the City Sleeps portray gender?

Fair

The movie features a mostly male cast, with roles played by actors like Mario Almada. Female actors are present but the genre emphasizes traditional masculine roles rather than challenging gender norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is While the City Sleeps?

Good

The film centers its story in Mexico City with a Mexican cast, providing strong regional representation. However, it does not show diverse casting among the android characters.

How does While the City Sleeps represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story follows typical sci-fi themes of urban chaos without questioning traditional institutions. It does not promote secular ideas or deconstruct cultural norms.

Does While the City Sleeps include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include characters dealing with physical, neurological, or mental health conditions. There are no scenes depicting disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Centers the story in Mexico City, providing strong regional representation.
  • Uses a predominantly Mexican cast, offering a non-Anglo-Saxon perspective.

Limited or Absent

  • Could benefit from including LGBTQ+ identities or narratives exploring non-traditional genders.
  • Has a predominantly male cast, emphasizing traditional masculine roles.
  • Does not engage with complex multi-layered themes or systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

Time traveling androids created to entertain audiences in the future go back to 1996 as part of their game, and wreak havoc on Mexico City.

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