Consensus
Consensus

Movie spotlight

Consensus

1980
Movie
89 min
Spanish

In a small provincial town on the Spanish coast, a conflict arises between prostitutes and a group of devout women, annoyed by the presence of prostitutes in their locality. The tension is increasing and the prostitutes are asking Carmelo, the local pharmacist, to intercede for them. He, who goes out with Asunción, one of the women facing the heteros, refuses. To convince Carmelo, prostitutes force him to have sex with them. Due to the pleasure of this experience he changes his mind.

Insights

Director: N/AGenres: Documentary, Short

Plot Summary

This short documentary explores the concept of consensus, the process by which a group reaches a unanimous agreement. It delves into the methods and challenges involved in achieving collective decision-making, illustrating how diverse opinions can be synthesized into a single, agreed-upon outcome.

Critical Reception

As a short documentary, 'Consensus' was likely viewed within specific academic or educational contexts rather than receiving widespread critical reviews in mainstream media. Its effectiveness would be judged on its clarity and educational value in explaining the process of consensus-building.

What Reviewers Say

  • Provides a clear, albeit brief, overview of consensus-building.

  • Useful as an educational tool for understanding group dynamics.

  • Lacks in-depth analysis due to its short runtime.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced by the National Film Board of Canada, known for its educational and documentary shorts.

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