You are here:

Ex casados

Name: Ex casados
Director: Sabrina Farji
Released: 2021
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

2021

Director

Sabrina Farji

Runtime

96 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Ex casados offers a realistic look at modern relational dynamics by moving away from romantic idealism. By centering the plot on divorce, the film avoids reinforcing rigid, traditional domestic hierarchies. However, the film remains somewhat conventional. It lacks the explicit markers or systemic critiques necessary to achieve a higher progressive score. While it challenges the 'happily ever after' cliché, the narrative stays within mid-range representation of contemporary social shifts.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Ex casados have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationships, focusing instead on a traditional reunion of a previously married couple.

How does Ex casados portray gender?

Fair

A female director and lead actress suggest potential for nuanced female roles. The story disrupts domestic stability by focusing on the aftermath of a failed marriage.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ex casados?

Fair

The cast reflects a diverse array of performers common to Latin American cinema. It moves away from Anglo-centric norms but lacks specific ethnic detail.

How does Ex casados represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative deconstructs the sanctity of marriage by prioritizing the reality of relational dissolution. It favors a secular, individualistic approach to social structures.

Does Ex casados include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional nuclear family clichés by exploring the complexities of post-relationship identities.
Features a female director and lead, potentially offering nuanced perspectives on women's roles.
Moves away from Western/Anglo-centric casting norms through its Latin American ensemble.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight storylines.
Provides no visible or invisible disability representation within the cast or plot.
Fails to include specific multi-layered markers to deepen its social critique.

Official Synopsis

After two years separated, unexpected circumstances reunite a married couple.

How are these scores produced? →