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The Little Switzerland

Name: The Little Switzerland
Director: Kepa Sojo
Released: 2019
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

5.6/10

Fair

2019

PG-13

Director

Kepa Sojo

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Little Switzerland is a satirical comedy that explores regionalism through the lens of Basque identity and historical myth-making. It succeeds in challenging standard Western nationalist frameworks by focusing on a specific, localized cultural struggle. However, the film lacks depth in representing diverse identities. It does not explicitly address LGBTQ+ themes or provide clear evidence of subverting gender hierarchies, remaining within more traditional comedic boundaries. Ultimately, the film's value lies in its cultural specificity and its critique of how communities seek legitimacy through historical narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Little Switzerland have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It maintains a neutral stance typical of regional comedies where non-straight relationships are not the main focus.

How does The Little Switzerland portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on cantankerous citizens and political lobbying. Without specific storylines addressing gender power dynamics, the representation seems to rely on traditional comedic formulas.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Little Switzerland?

Good

Set in the Basque Country, the film emphasizes a unique ethnic identity. This focus on regionalism shifts the narrative away from homogeneous, Western-centric norms.

How does The Little Switzerland represent religion and culture?

Good

The film highlights cultural specificity by focusing on a localized historical claim. It uses satire to critique how communities use history to shape identity.

Does The Little Switzerland include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative context.

Present on Screen

Strong cultural specificity through its Basque Country setting.
Effective use of satire to deconstruct historical and nationalist narratives.
Provides a non-Western-centric perspective on regional identity.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationship narratives.
Limited exploration of gendered power dynamics or subversion of gender clichés.
Absence of disability representation within the character arcs.

Official Synopsis

The discovery of the tomb of William Tell’s son in a town in the Basque Country spurs the village's cantankerous citizens to lobby for Swiss annexation.

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