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The Tree Feller

Name: The Tree Feller
Director: Jorunn Myklebust Syversen
Released: 2017
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

7.5/10

Good

2017

Director

Jorunn Myklebust Syversen

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film centers on the protagonist's internal journey, emphasizing psychological depth over external demographic markers. It critiques traditional social structures, particularly the family unit, which is portrayed as confining rather than supportive. While the narrative provides a nuanced exploration of personal ability to act and resistance to social norms, it lacks specific data on diverse representation. The focus remains on the protagonist's inner world and his relationship with nature.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Tree Feller have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly address the sexual orientation or gender identity of its characters. It maintains a neutral stance without focusing on straight relationships or traditional gender roles.

How does The Tree Feller portray gender?

Fair

The story examines the tension between personal freedom and societal expectations. The protagonist's conflict with controlling relatives highlights a critique of traditional gender roles and social pressures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Tree Feller?

Fair

As a Norwegian drama, the film follows typical regional demographics. There is no indication of significant racial diversity or the subversion of conventional casting practices.

How does The Tree Feller represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative questions the idealized portrayal of the family home and traditional lifestyles. It emphasizes individualistic choices over communal or religious stability.

Does The Tree Feller include disability representation?

Fair

The film does not specifically address physical disabilities or neurodivergence. However, the protagonist's mental state suggests a focus on mental health and coping with trauma.

Present on Screen

Challenges the idealized portrayal of the family unit.
Explores the tension between personal freedom and societal pressures.
Focuses on mental health and coping with trauma.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of non-straight or non-cisgender identities.
Does not clearly depict racial or ethnic diversity.
Provides limited information on neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Anders moves from the city to a quiet small farm that belonged to his deceased parents and spends his days out in the forest, aimlessly chopping down trees. His only desire is to be out in nature, and to lose himself in the physical work. His attempt to escape is soon interrupted by the constant involvement of his pushy relatives who want to tell him what to do and how to do it. Soon it becomes clear that Anders has just traded in one claustrophobic existence for another.

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