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Requirements to Be a Normal Person

Requirements to Be a Normal Person

2015

Director

Leticia Dolera

Runtime

90 minutes

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Synopsis

Maria is 30 years old, she is a peculiar person and has one goal: become a normal person. But first of all she must discover what is exactly this. Which kind of person is she? Is she a normal person? What does exactly means? That question goes deeper into her mind. After she lists every requirements, she proposes to reach them. In that journey she will find her brother's help, Alex, a 25 years old boy who is mentally challenged and achieves every list requirements. She meets Borja as well, a boy obsessed with diets and lose weight. They will make a curious pact: she helps him to live an active and healthy live, and he helps her to meet her goal: become a normal person.

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Overall Score

6.6/10

Good


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Fair

The film critiques heteronormative and cisnormative structures by questioning the very definition of normality. It provides a framework that validates identities existing outside of conventional societal templates.

Gender Representation

Good

Maria serves as a protagonist driven by intellectual inquiry rather than domestic or romantic utility. Her journey de-centers the male gaze by focusing on her subjective psychological landscape.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The narrative focuses on localized, character-driven social comedy. It does not explicitly highlight a multi-ethnic cast or race-bent casting in its primary description.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Excellent

The story adopts a skeptical stance toward traditional social institutions and Western norms. It critiques systemic pressures of modern lifestyle through characters on the fringes of society.

Disability Representation

Good

Alex is depicted as a character with his own agency rather than a mere catalyst for others. This approach moves toward a nuanced depiction of cognitive diversity.

Strengths

  • Strong subversion of traditional gender hierarchies through a female-led intellectual arc.
  • Nuanced depiction of neurodivergence that avoids common 'inspiration porn' tropes.
  • Effective critique of societal norms and the artificiality of social standards.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lack of explicit multi-ethnic casting or diverse racial representation in the narrative.
  • Limited detail regarding specific LGBTQ+ character pairings or identities.

AI Analysis

Leticia Dolera’s comedy succeeds by deconstructing the arbitrary requirements of social conformity. By centering on Maria’s internal struggle to define 'normality,' the film challenges the performative aspects of identity and gender. The inclusion of Alex provides a meaningful exploration of neurodivergence. Rather than relying on tropes, the film grants him agency, allowing him to actively participate in the protagonist's journey. While the film excels in cultural critique and disability representation, it lacks explicit evidence of racial or ethnic diversity. It remains a localized study of social outliers and psychological non-conformity.

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  • Best Disability Representation in Film
  • Best Religious & Cultural Representation in Film

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