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Common Wealth

Name: Common Wealth
Director: Álex de la Iglesia
Released: 2000
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

7.4/10

Good

2000

Director

Álex de la Iglesia

Runtime

109 minutes

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Common Wealth is a genre-bending critique of social decay that prioritizes narrative subversion over demographic variety. It succeeds in deconstructing cultural institutions and traditional morality, presenting a world where community is a predatory force rather than a support system. However, the film lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity. The casting remains largely homogeneous, focusing on a Mediterranean demographic, and the narrative fails to provide explicit representation for LGBTQ+ identities or individuals with disabilities. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its ability to disrupt social order through its protagonist's active role and its cynical view of human nature, even if it misses opportunities for broader inclusive casting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Common Wealth have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film's chaotic environment allows for non-traditional interpersonal dynamics, but it lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer-coded character development.

How does Common Wealth portray gender?

Fair

Julia is the central figure driving the plot, navigating a high-stakes environment where male characters are portrayed as erratic and incompetent, thus avoiding traditional hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Common Wealth?

Limited

The casting primarily reflects a Mediterranean demographic typical of the Spanish setting, with the narrative focusing on class-based tension rather than racial or ethnic diversity.

How does Common Wealth represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film presents a cynical critique of capitalism and community, deconstructing traditional social norms and institutions, showing a predatory collective driven by greed.

Does Common Wealth include disability representation?

Limited

There is no meaningful depiction of disability or neurodivergence. Characters are defined by psychological instability and greed rather than physical or sensory impairments.

Present on Screen

Julia drives the plot with a central role, taking charge of the narrative.
The film effectively deconstructs traditional Western institutions and social norms.
It provides a sharp, cynical critique of capitalism and community structures.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or queer-coded character development.
There is a notable absence of racial and ethnic diversity in the casting.
The narrative does not include meaningful depictions of disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

After finding an enormous amount of money hidden in a dead man's apartment, real estate agent Julia must face the wrath of the very peculiar inhabitants of the apartment building, who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the money.

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