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Bad Behaviour

Bad Behaviour

Representation Score

7.9/10

Good

2023

Director

Alice Englert

Runtime

107 minutes

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Alice Englert’s drama focuses on women's ability to drive the story, using a mother-daughter relationship to drive the emotional core of the story. It explores identity through the volatility of professional and personal life. The film offers a critical look at organized spiritualism, questioning institutionalized enlightenment. This approach provides a nuanced critique of authority and traditional belief systems. However, the film lacks specific details about racial and ethnic diversity. It also does not clearly represent physical or neurodivergent disabilities, leaving those areas largely unaddressed.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bad Behaviour have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film examines unique relationships and non-traditional families, though specific identities are not confirmed. It moves away from typical heterosexual norms.

How does Bad Behaviour portray gender?

Good

The story centers on the ability to act of Lucy and Dylan, emphasizing women in both vulnerable and skilled professional roles. It challenges traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bad Behaviour?

Fair

The film’s setting at a spiritual retreat offers potential for diverse character interactions. However, the specific ethnic makeup of the cast is not detailed.

How does Bad Behaviour represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative questions organized spiritual practices through the character of Elon, prioritizing individual experience and moral relativism over traditional beliefs.

Does Bad Behaviour include disability representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly address physical or neurodivergent disabilities. There are no specific character descriptions involving sensory or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

  • Strong female-led narrative that emphasizes women's ability to drive the story and emotional intelligence.
  • Nuanced exploration of non-traditional family structures and interpersonal conflict.
  • Thoughtful critique of organized spiritualism and institutionalized authority.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of explicit information about racial and ethnic diversity among the cast.
  • Absence of visible representation for physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • Limited clarity on specific LGBTQ+ identities or orientations.

Official Synopsis

Lucy, a former child actor, seeks enlightenment at a retreat led by spiritual leader Elon while she navigates her close yet turbulent relationship with her stunt-performer daughter, Dylan.

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