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The Benetón Family

Name: The Benetón Family
Director: Joaquín Mazón
Released: 2024
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

6.1/10

Good

2024

Director

Joaquín Mazón

Runtime

93 minutes

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The Benetón Family stands out for its intentional embrace of multiculturalism. By focusing on five children from different nations, the film moves beyond including someone from a minority group without giving them real depth to make global diversity the core of its domestic drama. While the film challenges traditional masculine roles by placing a man in a caregiving position, it remains neutral regarding LGBTQ+ identities. The narrative focuses more on cultural and kinship intersections rather than sexual orientation. Ultimately, the film presents a modern, multi-layered view of family that challenges traditional nationalist and biological lineages.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Benetón Family have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't show same-sex intimacy or non-cisgender identities. However, it introduces non-traditional family structures through adoption, moving away from strictly heterosexual biological families.

How does The Benetón Family portray gender?

Fair

The story challenges traditional masculine stereotypes by putting a middle-aged man in a caregiving role. This shifts the typical image of a detached male head of household through emotional support.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Benetón Family?

Excellent

Racial and ethnic diversity is a key part of the story. With five adopted children from different countries, the film breaks down the idea of a homogeneous family by featuring a non-white majority.

How does The Benetón Family represent religion and culture?

Good

The film embraces a diverse worldview by highlighting cultural differences. It rejects Western parenting norms in favor of a globalized identity based on varied backgrounds.

Does The Benetón Family include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent characters in this film.

Present on Screen

High intentionality regarding racial and ethnic diversity through its central cast of adopted children.
Effective subversion of traditional masculine archetypes by placing a male protagonist in a caregiving role.
A pluralistic narrative that explores cultural differences and globalized identities.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
No visible engagement with disability representation or neurodivergent characters.

Official Synopsis

Toni, a grumpy in his fifties, avoids children at all costs. His life changes when he suddenly has to take care of his sister's five adopted children, each from a different country. Toni will have to deal with new parenthood and cultural differences.

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