ODA Report 2025: Female Characters Decline in Spanish Film but Rise in Series
The 2025 ODA report by the Observatorio de la Diversidad en los Medios Audiovisuales reveals a decline in female characters in Spanish cinema, while their presence increases in television series, particularly among younger age groups. The study analyzed 2,015 characters across 125 films and 91 seasons of 89 fiction series, finding stagnation in queer representation. The report highlights persistent underrepresentation of older women, working-class characters, and racial minorities, despite overall progress in diversity. The findings challenge assumptions of continuous improvement in audiovisual inclusivity.
Key facts
- 2,015 characters analyzed in 125 films and 91 seasons of 89 series
- Female characters decreased in cinema but increased in series
- Queer character representation stagnated
- Younger female characters are more prevalent than older ones
- Study conducted by Observatorio de la Diversidad en los Medios Audiovisuales (ODA)
- Report covers Spanish audiovisual fiction in 2025
- Underrepresentation persists for older women, working-class, and racial minorities
- Data challenges narrative of steady diversity progress
Entities
Institutions
- Observatorio de la Diversidad en los Medios Audiovisuales
Locations
- Spain