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Los marinos del pueblo

Los marinos del pueblo

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

2009

Atp

Director

Carlos Alberto Pico, Miguel Ángel Curci

Runtime

54 minutes

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Los marinos del pueblo is a specialized historical documentary focused on the 1972 naval uprising in Argentina. Its narrative is centered on a specific moment of political upheaval and institutional instability. The film's representation is naturally limited by its subject matter, focusing on military and political ability to act rather than multi-layered identity. As a result, it scores low in gender and LGBTQ+ representation. However, the film excels in cultural representation by documenting the deconstruction of established military norms and serving as a study of national identity and the transformative power of political transition.

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Category Breakdown

Does Los marinos del pueblo have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses on military and political figures from the 1970s and does not include any characters or narratives related to LGBTQ+ themes or non-traditional gender identities.

How does Los marinos del pueblo portray gender?

Limited

The film centers on a Marine Infantry battalion, which is traditionally hyper-masculine. It does not show any evidence of women taking significant roles or challenging traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Los marinos del pueblo?

Fair

The film depicts an Argentine historical event likely featuring a mostly homogenous ethnic group. There is no indication of diverse casting or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity of different races.

How does Los marinos del pueblo represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative explores the disruption of institutional stability through a military rebellion. It examines the complexities of political legitimacy and the challenge to centralized authority.

Does Los marinos del pueblo include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters or subjects with visible or invisible disabilities in the available information.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a deep examination of political ability to act and institutional disruption.
  • Offers a significant study of Argentine national identity and historical upheaval.
  • Challenges traditionalist historical narratives by focusing on moments of rebellion.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of women's ability to drive the story within the military context.
  • Provides no visibility for LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender narratives.
  • Does not address disability or multi-layered racial diversity.

Official Synopsis

On the night of November 16, 1972, a group of officers and non-commissioned officers from a Marine Infantry battalion of the Navy rose up and took over the Navy Mechanics School (ESMA), in support of General Perón, who was returning to Argentina, after 18 years of exile.

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