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Elcano & Magellan: The First Voyage Around the World

Name: Elcano & Magellan: The First Voyage Around the World
Director: Ángel Alonso García
Released: 2019
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2019

Director

Ángel Alonso García

Runtime

85 minutes

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Elcano & Magellan: The First Voyage Around the World reconstructs history traditionally. It emphasizes the expedition's scale and the scientific milestone of proving the Earth's roundness over modern social critique. The film's strength lies in its linguistic and regional specificity, providing a Basque-language perspective that diverges from typical English-language historical narratives. However, the narrative is heavily influenced by the patriarchal and Eurocentric realities of the 16th century. Ultimately, the representation reflects the era's conventional social structures, focusing on male-dominated leadership and Western maritime achievement.

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Category Breakdown

Does Elcano & Magellan: The First Voyage Around the World have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a traditional maritime adventure without addressing non-cisgender identities or narratives that question heterosexuality.

How does Elcano & Magellan: The First Voyage Around the World portray gender?

Fair

Male historical figures like Magellan and Elcano play key roles. The narrative highlights traditional masculine leadership and the hierarchical structure of 16th-century naval command.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Elcano & Magellan: The First Voyage Around the World?

Fair

The story involves encounters with various tribes, showcasing diverse global populations. Using the Basque language offers a non-Anglo-Saxon perspective on this historical event.

How does Elcano & Magellan: The First Voyage Around the World represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film is grounded in the Western tradition of maritime expansion and exploration. It emphasizes the successful completion of a historic mission without critiquing institutions.

Does Elcano & Magellan: The First Voyage Around the World include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The available information does not address the portrayal of disability within the voyage.

Present on Screen

Provides a Basque-language perspective on a major historical event.
Engages with diverse global populations through encounters with various tribes.
Highlights the linguistic diversity through the use of the Basque language.

Limited or Absent

Relies heavily on traditional patriarchal structures and male-centric leadership.
Lacks representation of non-cisgender identities or LGBTQ+ narratives.
Adheres to conventional Western frameworks of exploration and achievement.

Official Synopsis

The first journey around the world began under the command of Ferdinand Magellan and was concluded by Juan Sebastián Elcano. Five boats left Seville on September 20, 1519. Storms, famine, tribes… Three years later, only one made it back. An incredible adventure around the planet whose roundness was finally proven.

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