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Formentera

Name: Formentera
Director: Ann-Kristin Reyels
Released: 2012
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2012

Director

Ann-Kristin Reyels

Runtime

96 minutes

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Formentera is a character-driven psychological drama that focuses on the breakdown of a traditional nuclear family during a vacation. The plot revolves around infidelity and domestic instability. The film operates within a conventional framework, emphasizing the complexities of interpersonal relationships rather than challenging systemic social hierarchies or providing significant representation for underrepresented identities. Ultimately, it serves as a study of moral ambiguity and personal crisis.

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Category Breakdown

Does Formentera have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a traditional heterosexual relationship and does not include any queer storylines or non-straight characters.

How does Formentera portray gender?

Fair

The movie explores the impact of male infidelity and the disruption of traditional family roles. It does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Formentera?

Limited

Set in the Mediterranean, the story centers on a European couple. It lacks diverse casting or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity of different races.

How does Formentera represent religion and culture?

Fair

The vacation setting highlights subjective morality and family dysfunction. The film does not explore anti-Western or anti-religious themes.

Does Formentera include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The film provides a focused character study on the intricacies of interpersonal relationships and psychological nuances.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse perspectives on race, LGBTQ+ issues, and disabilities.
The story adheres to conventional romantic and domestic structures without challenging traditional social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Nina and Ben go on a vacation without their daughter to the Mediterranean. Their vacation is going well until Ben goes swimming with a young woman during a wild beach party and she does not come back.

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