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Tom Thumb

Name: Tom Thumb
Director: Olivier Dahan
Released: 2001
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2001

Director

Olivier Dahan

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tom Thumb is a traditional adaptation of Charles Perrault's folklore, focusing on atmospheric storytelling rather than challenging social norms. While it avoids mocking the protagonist's small stature, it maintains a Eurocentric and traditional perspective. The film does not introduce multi-layered complexities or deconstruct social hierarchies, sticking to a conventional narrative framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tom Thumb have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a traditional family unit and does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Tom Thumb portray gender?

Fair

The roles adhere to traditional domestic stereotypes typical of a period setting. The narrative does not challenge these roles or depict weak masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tom Thumb?

Limited

The casting reflects a historically homogeneous French population without incorporating diverse ethnicities.

How does Tom Thumb represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores themes of socioeconomic hardship and survival, presenting a traditional family structure critique.

Does Tom Thumb include disability representation?

Good

The protagonist's small size is used as a strategic advantage, emphasizing his unique physical attributes and intelligence.

Present on Screen

The protagonist's small stature is portrayed as a source of strategic empowerment.
The narrative offers a critique of how extreme poverty affects traditional family structures.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, maintaining a Eurocentric perspective.
Gender roles are confined to traditional domestic stereotypes without challenging established hierarchies.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-conforming gender expressions.

Official Synopsis

Poucet is a kid from a family of numerous children. The parents, too poor to feed them, decide to abandon them in the forest. Their, the brothers try to find their way out making fantastic encounters. This film is based on the French fairy tale "Le petit poucet" by Charles Perrault.

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