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The Padre

Name: The Padre
Director: Jonathan Sobol
Released: 2018
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2018

Director

Jonathan Sobol

Runtime

98 minutes

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The film is a character-driven drama that relies on conventional narrative structures. While it uses an international setting to advance the plot, it does not actively challenge social hierarchies. ability to act is largely centered on traditional masculine figures. The inclusion of a young girl offers a different perspective but does not significantly alter the male-focused pursuit. Cultural diversity is present through the Colombian backdrop, yet the story remains anchored in Western-led perspectives and traditional moral themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Padre have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or queer subtext. The story revolves around traditional relationships and the pursuit of a con man.

How does The Padre portray gender?

Fair

Male characters such as the Judge and Gaspar play central roles. A teenage girl provides a female perspective but mainly serves as a catalyst for the men’s journey.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Padre?

Fair

The Colombian setting allows for interactions between American protagonists and local populations. However, the main narrative ability to act remains with the Western characters.

How does The Padre represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story explores deception through a character pretending to be a priest. It stays within traditional moral frameworks focusing on faith and redemption without critiquing systemic issues.

Does The Padre include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not identify any neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

The Colombian setting provides a framework for ethnic blending and cross-cultural interaction.
The inclusion of a young female character introduces a perspective that contrasts with the male-driven pursuit.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer subtext.
ability to act is heavily concentrated in male protagonists, limiting gender diversity.
The story adheres to traditional moral frameworks rather than exploring systemic or progressive critiques.

Official Synopsis

American retired Judge Randall Nemes and his hired gun, Gaspar, track down a con man posing as a priest in a small Colombian town only to be thrown off-course by a scrappy 16-year-old girl intent on reuniting with her sister in the United States.

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