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The Footballest 2

The Footballest 2

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2025

Director

Miguel Ángel Lamata

Runtime

96 minutes

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The film focuses on a youth-driven mystery centered around community resilience rather than specific identity representation. It excels in social commentary, particularly in critiquing corporate malfeasance and institutional power. However, it lacks depth in addressing diverse identities, such as LGBTQ+ characters or those with disabilities. Ultimately, the film provides a foundation for progressive storytelling by empowering a youth collective to combat systemic displacement, even though it does not offer specific demographic diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Footballest 2 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or storylines that challenge traditional heterosexual relationships. There are no specific mentions of queer identities in the current character descriptions.

How does The Footballest 2 portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around the Soto Alto football team, which includes both male and female players. The narrative emphasizes collective action rather than individual gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Footballest 2?

Fair

As a Spanish-language production, the film avoids Anglo-centric casting norms. However, the specific mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds among the cast members is not detailed in the available information.

How does The Footballest 2 represent religion and culture?

Good

The plot delves into the struggles of social outsiders and systemic labeling through the reform school team, Los Justos. It also critiques corporate encroachment on communal spaces and institutional corruption.

Does The Footballest 2 include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities mentioned in the synopsis or cast list. The film does not highlight any disability representation.

Present on Screen

  • Critiques corporate malfeasance and the threat of predatory property development.
  • Empowers a youth collective to challenge established adult and institutional hierarchies.
  • Explores social outsiders through the inclusion of a reform school football team.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight-centered storylines.
  • Provides no visible depiction of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • Requires more specific detail regarding the racial and ethnic makeup of the cast.

Official Synopsis

The Soto Alto football team, formed by Pakete and his friends, is at risk of being kicked out of the league. Thanks to a scam by a property development company, they’ve lost their pitch and now Los Justos, the team from a local reform school, looks set to take their place.

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