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Due West
Representation Score
7.3/10
Good
2019
Director
Alice Douard
Runtime
17 minutes
Average Rating
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Alice Douard’s film offers a subtle critique of domestic hierarchies by centering on a young girl's perspective. By portraying a father whose interpretation of a game is incorrect, the film undermines the reliability of traditional patriarchal authority. While the film provides a nuanced look at ability to act and the fallibility of adults, it lacks overt markers of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. There is no visible presence of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities. Ultimately, the work succeeds in challenging conventional social observations through its focus on childhood social dynamics, even if it remains limited in its broader demographic breadth.
Category Breakdown
Does Due West have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not explicitly depict LGBTQ+ identities or dynamics that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It centers on a child's peer group and a paternal figure.
How does Due West portray gender?
Mathilde, a young female protagonist, plays a significant role in driving the story. The plot challenges traditional masculine authority by framing the father's interpretation of events as unreliable.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Due West?
The ethnic composition of the cast and setting is not specified. The score reflects a baseline typical of modern European dramatic shorts without explicit markers of racial diversity.
How does Due West represent religion and culture?
The story deconstructs traditional authority by prioritizing a child's lived experience over rigid parental frameworks. This creates a space for contested truths and moral relativism.
Does Due West include disability representation?
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film maintains a neutral baseline regarding disability representation.
Present on Screen
- Centers a young female protagonist with primary ability to act.
- Challenges traditional masculine authority and the 'competent patriarch' cliché.
- Explores nuanced perspectives on domestic authority and social observation.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
- Provides no visible or invisible disability representation.
- Does not specify racial or ethnic diversity within the ensemble.
Official Synopsis
Mathilde, aged 9, enjoys her last day of summer holidays at the seaside with her group of friends. Her father falsely interprets one of their games.
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