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This Is Our Land

Name: This Is Our Land
Director: Lucas Belvaux
Released: 2017
Duration: 117 min

Representation Score

8.4/10

Excellent

2017

Director

Lucas Belvaux

Runtime

117 minutes

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This Is Our Land follows a woman's journey from caregiver to political leader. The film stands out by breaking down gender hierarchies, putting female intelligence and emotional work at the center of a high-stakes political conflict. While the film offers a detailed look at social integration and the complexities of aging, it doesn't focus primarily on specific LGBTQ+ or racial narratives. The diversity in the film comes from its realistic, contemporary setting rather than being a central theme. Overall, the film is a sophisticated social drama that uses personal domesticity to critique larger systemic corruption and political engagement.

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Category Breakdown

Does This Is Our Land have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film examines modern social structures and non-traditional family arrangements. It avoids rigid assumptions about straight relationships but doesn't have central LGBTQ+ character stories that drive the plot.

How does This Is Our Land portray gender?

Good

Pauline is the central figure in both home and politics. The movie challenges typical caregiver roles by turning her household skills into a powerful tool for political action.

How racially and ethnically diverse is This Is Our Land?

Fair

The story focuses on class and political activism within a working-class community. It presents a realistic view of a contemporary European demographic and evolving social identities.

How does This Is Our Land represent religion and culture?

Good

The story criticizes traditional Western political systems and widespread corruption. It emphasizes individual morality and personal experiences over strict institutional loyalty or established political beliefs.

Does This Is Our Land include disability representation?

Fair

The character of Pauline's father highlights the physical realities of aging and caregiving. These elements show physical vulnerability without relying on harmful stereotypes.

Present on Screen

Strong challenge to gender stereotypes by highlighting female competence in politics.
Thoughtful examination of caregiving and the physical realities of aging.
Sophisticated critique of traditional Western political systems and systemic corruption.

Limited or Absent

Lack of prominent LGBTQ+ character stories that drive the narrative.
Limited emphasis on specific racial or ethnic identities as primary narrative drivers.

Official Synopsis

Pauline, a devoted and generous home help nurse, raises her two children alone, while also looking after her father, a former steelworker. Taking advantage of her popularity, the directors of an extremist political party suggest she become their candidate at the mayoral elections.

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