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The Delinquents

Name: The Delinquents
Director: Rodrigo Moreno
Released: 2023
Duration: 190 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2023

Unrated

Director

Rodrigo Moreno

Runtime

190 minutes

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The Delinquents serves as a sophisticated character study that redefines the traditional crime genre. Rather than focusing on the mechanics of a heist, it delves into the moral complexities of a man seeking change through theft. The film excels in critiquing institutional stability and meritocracy. It offers a localized, nuanced view of social conflict, moving away from Anglo-centric narratives. While the film effectively addresses cultural and institutional critiques, it lacks specific representation of LGBTQ+ or disability issues. The narrative focuses more on psychological depth than on identity-driven character arcs.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Delinquents have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film explores unique interpersonal relationships that deviate from typical heterosexual relationships. However, there is no clear indication of characters with diverse gender identities.

How does The Delinquents portray gender?

Fair

The story challenges traditional gender roles by focusing on an 'invisible' clerk. It emphasizes the clerk's individual role rather than conforming to conventional gender norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Delinquents?

Fair

Set in Buenos Aires, the film presents a non-Western perspective on morality. It features a local cast reflecting the city’s cultural context.

How does The Delinquents represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative critiques capitalist systems and banking institutions. It portrays theft as a means for personal freedom and liberation.

Does The Delinquents include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

Strong critique of capitalist structures and financial institutions.
Sophisticated exploration of situational ethics and moral ambiguity.
Subversion of traditional crime genre expectations through psychological depth.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit representation regarding LGBTQ+ identities or gender diversity.
No visible engagement with disability or neurodivergent perspectives.
Limited information about the multi-ethnic composition of the cast.

Official Synopsis

Morán works as a clerk in a bank in Buenos Aires. He is as good as invisible to his colleagues. Over dinner with his colleague Román, Morán tells him that he stole exactly $650,000, which is exactly double what he would have made until his retirement. He plans to turn himself in, but not before offering Román to split the money if agrees to hide it for the duration of his incarceration.

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