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The Distinguished Citizen

Name: The Distinguished Citizen
Director: Gastón Duprat, Mariano Cohn
Released: 2016
Duration: 118 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2016

Director

Gastón Duprat, Mariano Cohn

Runtime

118 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Distinguished Citizen is a biting social satire that prioritizes institutional critique over demographic diversity. Its narrative strength lies in its postmodern skepticism, using absurdity to deconstruct the concept of the 'distinguished' individual and the stability of traditional morality. While the film excels at deconstructing Western social hierarchies and the fragility of reputation, it remains narrow in its character archetypes. The focus is heavily centered on a male protagonist, leaving little room for diverse gendered or queer perspectives. Ultimately, the film trades traditional representation for a deep, cynical exploration of how collective behavior and bureaucratic institutions can erode an individual's status and sense of justice.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Distinguished Citizen have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters and does not explore non-straight relationships. The story focuses solely on the protagonist's place within a traditional community.

How does The Distinguished Citizen portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male protagonist and his struggle against patriarchal authority. While not overtly misogynistic, the film upholds traditional gender roles without challenging them.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Distinguished Citizen?

Fair

Set in Argentina, the film highlights local socioeconomic differences but does not feature significant minority characters or diverse casting. It lacks proactive inclusion of various backgrounds.

How does The Distinguished Citizen represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film offers a sophisticated look at Western institutions and social order, portraying them as irrational, bureaucratic, and influenced by mob mentality.

Does The Distinguished Citizen include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not focus on visible or invisible disabilities. Neither neurodivergence nor physical disability is used to develop characters or advance the plot.

Present on Screen

Provides a sophisticated critique of Western social hierarchies and institutional authority.
Uses dark comedy to effectively deconstruct the concept of social respectability.
Offers a nuanced portrayal of how public perception can supersede objective truth.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight relationships.
Centers the narrative almost exclusively on a male protagonist's struggle.
Provides minimal focus on disability or neurodivergent character's ability to drive the story.

Official Synopsis

After refusing big and prestigious awards all over the world, Mr. Mantovani, Literature Nobel Prize winner, accepts an invitation to visit his hometown in Argentina, which has been the inspiration for all of his books. It turns out that accepting this invitation is the worst idea of his life. Expect the unexpected when you have used real people as characters in your novels!

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