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Adults in the Room
Representation Score
5.1/10
Fair
2019
Director
Costa-Gavras
Runtime
124 minutes
Average Rating
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Adults in the Room is a specialized political drama that prioritizes a critique of neoliberalism over broad demographic representation. While it lacks diverse representation in terms of gender, race, and LGBTQ+ identities, it excels in challenging the morality of dominant Western power structures. The film's narrow demographic scope is balanced by its intense focus on the struggle for democratic sovereignty against institutional coercion.
Category Breakdown
Does Adults in the Room have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships.
How does Adults in the Room portray gender?
The story centers on a male-dominated political environment where men hold the key decision-making roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Adults in the Room?
The film features a largely homogeneous cast and setting, reflecting a specific ethnic context.
How does Adults in the Room represent religion and culture?
The film critiques Western neoliberal institutions, portraying the Troika as an oppressive force that prioritizes economic mandates over human compassion.
Does Adults in the Room include disability representation?
The film does not focus on characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Political ability to act and socioeconomic status define the characters.
Present on Screen
- Offers a sophisticated critique of Western neoliberal institutions and global power structures.
- Challenges the perceived morality and authority of dominant international financial systems.
- Highlights the struggle of a sovereign nation against systemic economic oppression.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include LGBTQ+ identities within the political narrative.
- Reinforces a masculine domain by centering ability to act in male characters.
- Features a homogeneous cast that lacks racial and ethnic diversity.
Official Synopsis
A universal theme: a story of people trapped in an inhuman network of power. The brutal circle of the Eurogroup meetings, who impose on Greece the dictatorship of austerity, where humanity and compassion are utterly disregarded. A claustrophobic trap with no way out, exerting pressures on the protagonists which finally divide them.
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