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Rock, Paper and Scissors

Name: Rock, Paper and Scissors
Director: Martín Blousson, Macarena Garcia Lenzi
Released: 2019
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

5.2/10

Fair

2019

Director

Martín Blousson, Macarena Garcia Lenzi

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Rock, Paper and Scissors functions as a psychological thriller that questions the sanctity of the nuclear family. By focusing on a symbiotic, dangerous relationship between Jesus and Maria José, the film moves away from traditional domestic archetypes. The film's strength lies in its subversion of social structures. It replaces idealized family values with a study of territoriality and inheritance-driven conflict, offering a more complex view of domestic life. However, the film lacks broad demographic breadth. The focus remains tightly centered on a homogeneous social unit, limiting its exploration of racial or ethnic diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Rock, Paper and Scissors have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film examines a close, possibly non-traditional relationship through a 'folie à deux' scenario. While the characters' sexual orientation is not explicitly stated, the narrative emphasizes unconventional intimacy over typical social norms.

How does Rock, Paper and Scissors portray gender?

Fair

The story challenges traditional hierarchies by highlighting the psychological control of its female protagonists. Tension arises from female characters striving to maintain control over their environment and inheritance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Rock, Paper and Scissors?

Fair

The narrative centers on a localized, homogeneous social unit within an Argentine setting. There is no indication of significant racial blending or diverse backgrounds.

How does Rock, Paper and Scissors represent religion and culture?

Good

The film deconstructs traditional institutions by portraying the family unit as unstable. It prioritizes individualistic territoriality and psychological survival over communal stability or Western familial duties.

Does Rock, Paper and Scissors include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence within the narrative to suggest the presence of visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender hierarchies by centering female psychological control.
Challenges conventional domestic stability through a complex 'folie à deux' dynamic.
Deconstructs idealized family structures in favor of psychological realism.

Limited or Absent

Lacks significant racial and ethnic diversity within its Argentine setting.
Provides no evidence of disability representation or inclusive character arcs.
Focuses on a homogeneous social unit rather than broad demographic diversity.

Official Synopsis

Jesus and Maria José live together in the grand house that belonged to their recently deceased father. Their playful routine is disrupted when Magdalena, their half sister on their dad’s side, returns from Spain asking for her share of the inheritance. What are they going to do about this interloper into their dangerous folie à deux?

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