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Young and Alive

Young and Alive

Representation Score

6.5/10

Good

2019

Director

Matthieu Bareyre

Runtime

94 minutes

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Young and Alive serves as a sociological study of generational friction in post-crisis Paris. It prioritizes the roles of emerging social groups over the stability of traditional institutions, focusing on how youth redefine social contracts. The film's strength lies in its deconstruction of state authority and its exploration of decentralized social identities. However, the documentary lacks specific details regarding individual character identities or the representation of disabilities, leaving certain aspects of its social landscape unverified.

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Category Breakdown

Does Young and Alive have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film explores youth subcultures and new dialogues, suggesting a space for non-traditional social expressions. While specific identities are not explicitly detailed, the focus on new faces implies a moderate level of inclusion.

How does Young and Alive portray gender?

Good

The narrative highlights a shift in power dynamics, moving away from traditional patriarchal leadership. By focusing on horizontal, peer-led social organizations, the film suggests a subversion of established male-dominated hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Young and Alive?

Good

The documentary captures the ethnic and cultural pluralism inherent in modern Parisian youth. It engages with various identities navigating a post-terrorist landscape, moving away from a homogeneous lens.

How does Young and Alive represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film prioritizes communal values and anti-institutionalism over traditional state-centric frameworks. It frames the youth's actions as a revolution that challenges Western institutional stability and traditional authority.

Does Young and Alive include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Consequently, no representation can be confirmed from the available information.

Present on Screen

  • Captures the demographic and ethnic diversity of contemporary Parisian youth culture.
  • Challenges traditional patriarchal leadership by focusing on horizontal, peer-led social movements.
  • Explores anti-institutionalism and the critique of established state power through a revolutionary lens.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit detail regarding specific LGBTQ+ identities and on-screen depictions.
  • Provides no evidence or specific focus on the representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In the months following the terrorist attacks in Paris, the youth have seized the nights, looking for a sense of belonging in a world they have ceased to understand. Seeking to change the rules, led by new faces, driven by their values and ideals, they open a new dialogue, challenge the state and are getting ready for a new kind of revolution.

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