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Peregrina

Peregrina

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

1974

Director

Mario Hernández

Runtime

86 minutes

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Peregrina is a significant historical film that challenges Western-centric narratives by focusing on the life of Felipe Carrillo Puerto. It centers Indigenous and localized ability to act within the Yucatecan context. However, the film adheres to the biographical constraints of its era, lacking modern multi-layered frameworks. It does not address queer identities or neurodivergence, focusing instead on the political shifts of early 20th-century Mexico. The film is culturally impactful for its deconstruction of traditional power dynamics, even if it remains centered on a singular male revolutionary figure.

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Category Breakdown

Does Peregrina have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses on the political journey of a male revolutionary figure.

How does Peregrina portray gender?

Fair

As a biopic centered around a male leader, the narrative is likely dominated by male characters. Although the historical context includes early women's suffrage movements, the role of women in the story is not clearly defined.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Peregrina?

Excellent

The film highlights Indigenous and mixed-race identities by focusing on the Yucatecan experience. This approach gives significant roles to characters of color, challenging Eurocentric historical narratives.

How does Peregrina represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film explores themes of social reform and labor rights through the lens of a revolutionary movement. It emphasizes the struggle for regional autonomy and social justice.

Does Peregrina include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The subject matter does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

  • Highlights Indigenous and mixed-race identities through the Yucatecan experience.
  • Challenges Eurocentric historical narratives by focusing on regional political struggles.
  • Engages deeply with themes of social reform, labor rights, and regional autonomy.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
  • The male-centric biographical focus limits the visibility of female characters.
  • Does not depict characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Biopic: the last year or so in the life of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Governor of Yucatan in the early 1920s.

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