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Name: Change
Director: Petr Pavlíček
Released: 2014
Duration: 125 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2014

Director

Petr Pavlíček

Runtime

125 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Change is a character study that emphasizes individual drive and the pursuit of specialized excellence. It explores the tension between societal expectations, such as formal higher education, and the desire for self-directed exploration. However, the film lacks diverse representation, focusing instead on a seemingly homogeneous demographic.

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Category Breakdown

Does Change have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-binary or transgender identities. The story focuses solely on the athletic and academic journey of the main character.

How does Change portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist and his male friends. While it doesn't reinforce traditional domestic roles, it also doesn't provide much opportunity for female characters to take charge of their own storylines.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Change?

Limited

The film centers on a predominantly white group of climbers. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or racial diversity within the Western European setting.

How does Change represent religion and culture?

Good

The film celebrates individual freedom by highlighting the protagonist's choice to pursue a unique path rather than following conventional academic paths. It portrays the rejection of societal obligations as a quest for personal freedom.

Does Change include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Such identities are not used as part of the plot.

Present on Screen

Celebrates individual ability to act and the rejection of traditional institutional success.
Highlights the value of personal exploration over societal obligations.
Portrays a non-traditional lifestyle centered on high-performance and physical autonomy.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity within the central group of characters.
Provides no representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
Fails to include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Adam Ondra has been considered the best climber in the history of climbing for several years now. Even though he is only 19. Despite the fact that he is studying at a demanding grammar school, he is maybe the most traveling and definitely the most watched climber of today. It is almost an impossible task to combine and manage top sporting performances on the rocks, a difficult studying and the never ending carousel of competitions, interviews, festivals and slide-shows. Adam is taking his A level exams in a few weeks. Even though he is a top student, he decides not to go to university. Instead, he and 3 of his friends are setting on a long journey to the unknown north of Europe. Remote areas of Norway and Sweden are hiding some undiscovered climbing and natural treasures. The first really FREE journey beyond the limits of human possibilities may begin...

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