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El turismo es un gran invento

Name: El turismo es un gran invento
Director: Pedro Lazaga Sabater
Released: 1968
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1968

Director

Pedro Lazaga Sabater

Runtime

92 minutes

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This 1968 comedy provides a historical perspective on Spain during the late Francoist era. It highlights the clash between rural traditions and the growth of the tourism industry. The film operates within the socio-political context of the time, emphasizing national stability and traditional hierarchies. The narrative structure relies on conventional comedic formulas rather than challenging social norms. It lacks the complexity needed to represent diverse identities and experiences. Overall, the film reflects the cultural and social norms of its time, focusing on economic shifts and community development.

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Category Breakdown

Does El turismo es un gran invento have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows the assumption that everyone is straight and cisgender. There are no representations of LGBTQ+ identities or relationships.

How does El turismo es un gran invento portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around male characters who lead the civic and economic efforts. Female characters play supporting roles but do not drive the main plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is El turismo es un gran invento?

Minimal

The film depicts a homogeneous society reflecting the demographics of 1960s Spain. It does not explore the intersections of different racial or ethnic backgrounds.

How does El turismo es un gran invento represent religion and culture?

Limited

The movie examines the tensions between traditional values and modern economic changes. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining social cohesion and national development.

Does El turismo es un gran invento include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Offers a clear historical view of the tension between rural traditions and emerging tourism in 1960s Spain.

Limited or Absent

Does not offer diverse representation of gender, race, or sexual orientation.
Reinforces traditional social hierarchies and the straight-centered standards of the era.
Focuses on male-led ability to act and economic shifts rather than diverse perspectives.

Official Synopsis

After a vacation to a seaside resort, a Spanish mayor attempts to modify his small rural town for tourists in an attempt to make money.

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