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Matria

Name: Matria
Director: Álvaro Gago
Released: 2017
Duration: 21 min

Representation Score

5.2/10

Fair

2017

Director

Álvaro Gago

Runtime

21 minutes

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Matria is a social realist drama that focuses on the experiences of a working-class woman. It emphasizes the struggles faced by a female protagonist dealing with systemic issues in both her professional and personal life. The film excels in deconstructing idealized domesticity and labor. By highlighting Ramona's fight against an abusive supervisor and an unresponsive husband, it offers a nuanced view of systemic conflicts. However, the film lacks concrete details about racial diversity or LGBTQ+ representation. The narrative primarily centers on the protagonist's immediate social and economic challenges.

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Category Breakdown

Does Matria have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers around a traditional marriage but does not explicitly confirm any queer identities or narratives outside of straight-centered relationships. It emphasizes emotional distance within a conventional domestic setup.

How does Matria portray gender?

Good

Ramona is portrayed as a key figure navigating oppressive conditions in both her home and workplace. The film highlights her active resistance against patriarchal and hierarchical systems, rather than depicting her as passive.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Matria?

Fair

The narrative suggests a Spanish-speaking environment, but the ethnic makeup of the workforce is not verified. Little is known about the protagonist's specific racial or ethnic background.

How does Matria represent religion and culture?

Good

The film questions institutional stability by showing abusive workplace hierarchies and communication breakdowns in the family. It challenges idealized views of domestic life and capitalist labor.

Does Matria include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Strong focus on female empowerment and overcoming patriarchal and hierarchical obstacles.
Effective critique of institutional authority and domestic alienation through social realism.

Limited or Absent

Lack of verified information about racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ representation among the cast.
Limited exploration of multi-layered identities among the broader workforce or secondary characters.

Official Synopsis

Ramona lives with a husband with whom she barely communicates and works in a canning factory with an abusive supervisor.

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