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Cholera

Name: Cholera
Director: Aritz Moreno
Released: 2013
Duration: 6 min

Representation Score

4.9/10

Fair

2013

Director

Aritz Moreno

Runtime

6 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Cholera (2013) functions as a specialized genre piece that operates outside the traditional Hollywood paradigm. By blending crime, history, and fantasy, it avoids many mainstream, formulaic narrative structures. While the film does not explicitly center on identity politics, its positioning as a Spanish-language production provides a necessary departure from Western-centric storytelling. It engages with complex themes of societal breakdown through its historical lens. However, the lack of specific character data regarding gender, race, or LGBTQ+ identities prevents a higher diversity rating. The film remains a neutral presence in terms of explicit representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cholera have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. There is no clear indication of queer themes or challenges to the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Cholera portray gender?

Fair

The film does not provide detailed information about gender dynamics or character arcs. There is no clear evidence of gender-based narrative disruption or the subversion of traditional hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cholera?

Fair

As a Spanish-language production, the film shifts focus away from Anglo-Saxon dominance. It offers a departure from the homogeneous white family norms commonly found in Hollywood.

How does Cholera represent religion and culture?

Good

The historical and crime genres suggest an engagement with systemic instability. The theme of infectious disease may serve as a metaphor for societal decay.

Does Cholera include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no verifiable evidence regarding the depiction of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions in this work.

Present on Screen

Moves away from mainstream Western clichés and Hollywood-centric storytelling.
Uses genre-blending to explore complex historical and systemic pressures.
Provides a non-Western centric perspective through its Spanish-language framework.

Limited or Absent

Lacks clear evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or queer themes.
Does not provide clear insight into gender dynamics or the subversion of hierarchies.
Offers no demonstrable depiction of disability or neurodivergent characters.

Official Synopsis

Cholera: Path. Acute, infectious disease, often epidemic and very serious.

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