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The Drunk

Name: The Drunk
Director: André Marques
Released: 2024
Duration: 121 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2024

Director

André Marques

Runtime

121 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film is a character-driven drama centered on individual crisis and psychological instability. It uses a nightmare framework to explore a man's descent into alcoholism and social chaos. While the story disrupts conventional depictions of productive citizenship through its focus on dysfunction, it relies heavily on traditional thriller archetypes. The narrative lacks explicit markers of diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Drunk have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities. The main characters are a male protagonist and a female character.

How does The Drunk portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on the male protagonist's struggle to take control of his life. The female character primarily serves as a plot catalyst, potentially reinforcing traditional 'damsel' stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Drunk?

Minimal

There are no specific details about the racial makeup of the cast. The title suggests a Portuguese-speaking setting, but the ethnic backgrounds of the characters are not confirmed.

How does The Drunk represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores addiction and social instability. It emphasizes moral complexity and situational ethics over stable social order.

Does The Drunk include disability representation?

Limited

Alcoholism drives the plot, touching on themes of mental health and dependency. It is unclear whether this is explored with depth or used merely as a thriller device.

Present on Screen

Explores complex themes of addiction and personal failure.
Provides a gritty look at social instability and moral ambiguity.

Limited or Absent

Relies on traditional gender stereotypes like the mysterious woman in flight.
Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial backgrounds.
Potential for addiction to be used as a mere plot device rather than a nuanced character study.

Official Synopsis

Contemplating the failure of his life, Rogério drinks until losing control of his actions and involves himself in a bar brawl. His alcoholic drift takes him to the city port, where he falls asleep while watching passing ships. When a young woman appears in the night, seemingly running from something, Rogério offers to help and enters a nightmare he never imagined it could become his.

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