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Eight Out of Ten

Eight Out of Ten

Representation Score

6.2/10

Good

2018

Director

Sergio Umansky

Runtime

107 minutes

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Eight Out of Ten is a social realist drama centered on the lived experiences of individuals facing systemic failures in Mexico City. The film provides authentic cultural grounding and emphasizes character's ability to drive the story in the face of societal dysfunction. By challenging the portrayal of state and legal structures as benevolent, the narrative moves toward moral complexity. While it excels in cultural authenticity and gendered resilience, it lacks specific representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Eight Out of Ten have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly include LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. It focuses on the immediate crises faced by the main characters without delving into LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Eight Out of Ten portray gender?

Fair

Citlali is shown taking a leading role as she fights for custody of her child against a violent ex-partner. This portrayal breaks away from traditional passive roles by highlighting her resilience and legal battles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Eight Out of Ten?

Good

The story is set in the socio-cultural context of Mexico City, featuring a predominantly Mexican cast. This approach avoids a Western perspective and highlights the ability to act of characters of color.

How does Eight Out of Ten represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film critiques systemic corruption and ineffective state institutions. It explores themes of grief and the breakdown of the traditional family unit, rejecting idealized domesticity.

Does Eight Out of Ten include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities central to the character arcs of Aurelio or Citlali. No specific details are available to assess this category.

Present on Screen

  • Strong cultural authenticity through its setting in Mexico City.
  • Nuanced portrayal of female resilience and ability to act.
  • Effective critique of systemic corruption and institutional failure.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation.
  • Absence of visible or invisible disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Aurelio and Citlali meet each other in a small hotel of Mexico City during the darkest days of theirs lives. He just buried his son, murdered in broad daylight. She had to abandon her daughter with her violent father. Aurelio wants the police to do their job and capture his son’s murderers. Citlali needs a legal document to fight for her daughter’s custody.

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