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Broken

Broken

Representation Score

5.6/10

Fair

2023

Director

Facundo Escudero Salinas

Runtime

104 minutes

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Broken (2023) offers a progressive take on the crime thriller by placing a woman in a position of high ability to act. The protagonist drives the investigation, challenging both institutional inertia and the apathy of her hometown. While the film succeeds in subverting gendered leadership roles, it remains quiet on other identity markers. There is a lack of specific information regarding LGBTQ+ themes or disability representation. The film's strength lies in its thematic critique of systemic indifference, though its broader demographic diversity remains unverified.

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Category Breakdown

Does Broken have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not provide explicit details about LGBTQ+ identities. There is no indication of characters with non-cisgender identities.

How does Broken portray gender?

Good

The film centers a female officer who drives the plot forward, challenging traditional gender roles. She acts as the intellectual and physical force against community apathy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Broken?

Fair

The film likely reflects a Latin American setting, but there is no specific information about diverse ethnic representation or multi-layered casting.

How does Broken represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques systemic neglect and the failure of social structures. It highlights individual morality over the indifference of traditional authority and established institutions.

Does Broken include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. No information is available to assess this category.

Present on Screen

  • The film positions a female officer as the central, actively leading protagonist, subverting traditional gender roles.
  • The narrative provides a critical look at institutional apathy and systemic neglect.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks explicit representation or details regarding LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender characters.
  • There is no visible engagement with disability representation or neurodivergent characters.

Official Synopsis

A policewoman returns with her young daughter to her hometown to care for her dying mother. The murder of a young girl will keep her there longer than expected. She will try to solve a case that no one seems to care about, risking everything on the path.

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