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Todas las mujeres son iguales

Name: Todas las mujeres son iguales
Director: David Maler
Released: 2017

Representation Score

7.4/10

Good

2017

Director

David Maler

Runtime

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David Maler’s comedy explores urban desire in Mexico City through fragmented, episodic sexual encounters, subverting traditional romantic arcs. It provides a culturally authentic, non-Western perspective on modern life. However, the film struggles with inclusivity, particularly in representing LGBTQ+ identities and disability. The narrative remains centered on conventional gender dynamics and a specific socio-economic demographic. Ultimately, the film examines secularized, individualistic pursuits of pleasure, challenging traditional notions of happiness.

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Category Breakdown

Does Todas las mujeres son iguales have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on heterosexual relationships and lacks central LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities to drive the plot.

How does Todas las mujeres son iguales portray gender?

Fair

Women are portrayed as independent individuals with distinct desires, but the film still leans towards a male-centered perspective.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Todas las mujeres son iguales?

Good

The film features a predominantly Mexican cast in Mexico City, offering a culturally authentic and non-Western perspective.

How does Todas las mujeres son iguales represent religion and culture?

Good

The story emphasizes secular and individualistic lifestyles over traditional religious or family structures, framing modern relationships as valid expressions of identity.

Does Todas las mujeres son iguales include disability representation?

Limited

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film, limiting the exploration of these themes.

Present on Screen

Offers a culturally authentic, non-Western perspective on urban Mexican life.
Presents women as independent agents with distinct desires.
Avoids Western-centric lenses through its localized setting and cast.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Maintains a male-centered perspective through the protagonist's encounters.

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