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1986. The story behind the Cup

Name: 1986. The story behind the Cup
Director: Christian Rémoli
Released: 2016
Duration: 208 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2016

Director

Christian Rémoli

Runtime

208 minutes

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Christian Rémoli’s documentary is a retrospective on Argentina's 1986 FIFA World Cup victory. It preserves cultural heritage and national memory through archival footage and testimonials. The film’s structure centers on sporting excellence and nationalistic sentiment. By reconstructing a specific historical moment, it highlights collective achievement rather than challenging social hierarchies. Overall, the work is a specialized historical piece reflecting the traditional focus of the 1980s sports world.

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Category Breakdown

Does 1986. The story behind the Cup have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on the male-dominated world of professional football in the mid-1980s. There are no LGBTQ+ stories or characters who don't identify with their birth-assigned gender.

How does 1986. The story behind the Cup portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around the male-dominated world of professional sports and the 1986 World Cup. This emphasizes traditional ideas of masculinity and achievement.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 1986. The story behind the Cup?

Fair

The film looks at Argentine identity through its diverse football community. However, it may prioritize a national myth over highlighting ethnic minorities.

How does 1986. The story behind the Cup represent religion and culture?

Fair

The documentary celebrates national pride and patriotism. It captures a moment of strong social unity without criticizing Western institutions.

Does 1986. The story behind the Cup include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the inclusion or depiction of people with disabilities in this documentary.

Present on Screen

Preserves important Argentine cultural heritage and national identity.
Offers a detailed reconstruction of a significant historical sporting event.
Uses journalistic testimonials to capture the era's collective memory.

Limited or Absent

Could include more LGBTQ+ narratives and characters who don't identify with their birth-assigned gender.
Should address masculine-coded environments to increase gender diversity.
May explore more perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity and underrepresented ethnic subgroups.

Official Synopsis

Anecdotes and testimonials about the performance of Argentina in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. The whole story behind the Cup.

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