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Women Who Work

Name: Women Who Work
Director: Manuel Romero
Released: 1938
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

1938

Director

Manuel Romero

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Manuel Romero’s film looks at how social status changes when a wealthy woman moves into a pension with working-class residents. This storyline breaks down class barriers and explores how gender and work intersect in 1930s Argentina. By focusing on a group of working women, the film highlights their active roles and collective experiences. Moving the main character from a life of luxury to a shared struggle challenges traditional ideas about gender and social hierarchy. While the film suggests a blend of cultures and backgrounds among the women, it doesn’t provide clear information about LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities. The story mainly deals with class and gender issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Women Who Work have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't show any clear examples of non-straight or non-cisgender identities. It focuses more on the friendship between women and their struggles.

How does Women Who Work portray gender?

Good

The story centers around women who are active and influential. This shifts away from traditional gender roles where women are passive.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Women Who Work?

Fair

The women in the pension come from various backgrounds, hinting at a mix of ethnicities and cultures. However, there are no specific details about their races.

How does Women Who Work represent religion and culture?

Good

The story criticizes strict class systems by showing how the main character loses her upper-class status. It highlights the importance of community in a shared living space.

Does Women Who Work include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical or mental disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a group of working women, promoting their active roles and collective experiences.
It effectively challenges traditional class hierarchies and social privileges.
The communal setting highlights a move from individualistic aristocracy to a shared identity.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks clear representation of LGBTQ+ identities or stories involving queer themes.
Details about racial and ethnic diversity are not clearly defined.
There are no characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A rich lady is suddenly in the street after her father's suicide and moves to a pension with many working women from different origins whom she had previously humiliated.

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