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Atrevidas

Name: Atrevidas
Director: Matías Tapia, Carlos Piwowarski
Released: 2018
Duration: 68 min

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2018

Director

Matías Tapia, Carlos Piwowarski

Runtime

68 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Atrevidas is a comedy that prioritizes female solidarity and ability to act. The plot moves away from traditional patriarchal stability, focusing instead on how women navigate complex betrayals and systemic pressures to reclaim their friendships. The film succeeds in centering female-driven resolutions, which challenges conventional social hierarchies. By focusing on the characters' subjective morality, the story avoids rigid, institutionalized moralizing. However, the film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities, specific racial compositions, and disability inclusion.

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Category Breakdown

Does Atrevidas have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Ana and Leo. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.

How does Atrevidas portray gender?

Good

The narrative centers on women's autonomy and control over the plot. Women overcome rivalries to resolve their own conflicts, challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Atrevidas?

Fair

As a Latin American production, the film avoids Anglo-centric casting norms. However, the specific ethnic makeup of the cast is not specified.

How does Atrevidas represent religion and culture?

Good

The story emphasizes personal experiences and subjective morality. Conflict is framed through personal entanglements rather than traditional moral lessons.

Does Atrevidas include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence within the narrative to suggest the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Strong emphasis on women's ability to drive the story and autonomy.
Disrupts traditional gender hierarchies by centering women's resolutions.
Focuses on subjective morality over rigid social structures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
No evidence of disability representation.
Ethnic composition of the ensemble is not clearly defined.

Official Synopsis

Ana is a therapeutic companion who keeps a secret and guilty romance with Leo, the boyfriend of her best friend, Dolo. An undesirable neighbor, a heavy and indiscreet neighbor and an inexperienced police to produce a series of entanglements where women overcome the tendencies and rivalries to get out of the situation and regain their friendship.

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