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Retour Madrid

Name: Retour Madrid
Director: Bert Haanstra
Released: 1968
Duration: 21 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1968

Director

Bert Haanstra

Runtime

21 minutes

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Bert Haanstra’s documentary provides a rhythmic, observational look at Ajax Amsterdam in 1968. The film functions as a period-specific record of sports culture rather than a tool for social deconstruction. Because the subject matter is rooted in the professional athletics of the late sixties, the film reflects the conventional demographic compositions of its time. It lacks intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or the disruption of social hierarchies. Ultimately, the work is a celebration of a specific sporting tradition, remaining focused on the athletic documentation of a localized phenomenon.

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Category Breakdown

Does Retour Madrid have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film captures the hyper-masculine environment of professional football in the late 1960s. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or stories that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Retour Madrid portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on the male-dominated institution of Ajax Amsterdam. It reinforces traditional masculine hierarchies without giving women much control over their own lives or choices.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Retour Madrid?

Limited

The film documents a specific cultural institution in Amsterdam during 1968. The cast appears predominantly homogeneous, reflecting the demographic norms of that period.

How does Retour Madrid represent religion and culture?

Limited

This documentary serves as an observational record of a localized sporting tradition. It does not engage in critiques of Western institutions or prioritize secularism.

Does Retour Madrid include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

Masterful observational documentary style and rhythmic editing.
Provides a nuanced, non-didactic look at human behavior within sports.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of women's ability to drive the story or diverse gender roles.
Reflects a homogeneous demographic typical of the 1960s sporting era.
Does not engage with LGBTQ+ narratives or social critiques.

Official Synopsis

Documentary about Ajax Amsterdam in 1968.

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