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Vollidiot

Name: Vollidiot
Director: Tobi Baumann
Released: 2007
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2007

Director

Tobi Baumann

Runtime

102 minutes

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Vollidiot is a conventional romantic comedy that relies heavily on established genre clichés. The narrative centers on a single man's pursuit of a female partner, maintaining a standard Western social context. While the film includes minor ethnic diversity through a supporting character, it lacks deep multi-layered complexity. Character roles often serve traditional functions rather than offering significant autonomy or systemic critique. Ultimately, the film adheres to traditional hierarchies and assumptions about straight relationships, prioritizing individualistic romantic success over progressive representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Vollidiot have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on heterosexual relationships and does not include LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question traditional norms.

How does Vollidiot portray gender?

Fair

The story follows traditional gender roles where female characters are either objects of desire or catalysts for the protagonist's personal development.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Vollidiot?

Fair

A Croatian cleaner adds some ethnic diversity, but this role fits within a traditional service-oriented framework.

How does Vollidiot represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative operates within a conventional Western framework focusing on individual romantic fulfillment rather than critiquing social institutions.

Does Vollidiot include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the narrative. No representation is present in this category.

Present on Screen

Includes ethnic diversity through the inclusion of a Croatian character within the domestic setting.

Limited or Absent

Lacks LGBTQ+ representation and narratives that challenge traditional norms.
Female characters are primarily objects of desire rather than autonomous agents.
The narrative follows traditional Western social structures without offering systemic critique.
The ethnic diversity present lacks significant autonomy or multi-layered depth.

Official Synopsis

Based on Tommy Jaud's bestselling novel, this comedy focuses on a dispassionate clerk and his set-backs in life. 29-year-old Simon works in a phone shop, but his thoughts just circle around finding a new girl-friend after being left by his last one year ago. While his Croatian cleaner tries to procure him, his efforts to chat up women in clubs also fail. However, he finds the woman of his dreams (and mother of their future children) in his most hated coffee shop, although not having a clue how to win her heart...

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