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The Price of Success

The Price of Success

Representation Score

8.0/10

Good

2017

Director

Teddy Lussi-Modeste

Runtime

92 minutes

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The film stands out by using a multi-ethnic cast to provide significant roles to characters of color, offering a diverse perspective on society. However, it lacks specific representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities. The narrative primarily focuses on the tension between professional success and family stability, critiquing the costs of individualistic success within Western social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Price of Success have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on a rising comedian dealing with personal and professional conflicts. Though there are no specific LGBTQ+ storylines, its presence at TIFF indicates a potential for exploring modern, complex relationships.

How does The Price of Success portray gender?

Good

The narrative challenges the 'successful man' archetype by highlighting how ambition can cause domestic instability. Casting Maïwenn emphasizes female autonomy and questions traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Price of Success?

Good

The production features a multi-ethnic cast with prominent North African and Mediterranean actors. This places characters of color at the narrative forefront, disrupting Eurocentric casting norms.

How does The Price of Success represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines how individual success can weaken family bonds within a capitalist framework. It explores ethical dilemmas without adhering to a single traditional moral code.

Does The Price of Success include disability representation?

Fair

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities featured in the main storylines. The lack of representation in this area is noted.

Present on Screen

  • Features a multi-ethnic cast with North African and Mediterranean actors.
  • Centers diverse characters in a mainstream context, disrupting Eurocentric norms.
  • Challenges traditional masculine archetypes through domestic instability.

Limited or Absent

  • No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are represented.
  • Lacks explicit LGBTQ+ storylines or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

Official Synopsis

A comedian's relationship with his family crumbles when his career begins to take off.

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