
Alcalde por elección
1976

Representation Score
Minimal
1987
Director
Mariano Ozores Puchol
Runtime
84 minutes
Average Rating
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This 1987 Spanish comedy operates within the established social frameworks of its era. The plot, centered on a mayoral candidate managing a crisis, prioritizes slapstick and situational irony over identity politics. The film adheres to traditional genre conventions, focusing on a male-driven political farce. It lacks the intentionality needed to disrupt social hierarchies or offer complex, layered character development. Ultimately, the work functions as a populist piece that reflects the demographic and social norms of late-1980s Spain without attempting to subvert them.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on political farce and situational chaos. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of straight relationships.
While there are prominent female comedic actresses in the cast, the central political conflict is driven by a male mayoral candidate. The story follows traditional gender hierarchies common in 1980s comedy.
The production reflects the demographic homogeneity typical of 1987 Spanish domestic cinema. No multi-ethnic ensembles or intentional efforts toward racial diversity are present.
The narrative centers on institutional stability and political chaos. It leans toward traditional comedic resolutions rather than deconstructing Western values or secularism.
There is no evidence regarding the inclusion or portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
The movie is about a candidate for mayor of Madrid who is immersed in a huge mess during the pre-election night, when a body needs to be disappeared.

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