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With Thelma

Name: With Thelma
Director: Raphaël Balboni, Ann Sirot
Released: 2017
Duration: 14 min

Representation Score

8.0/10

Good

2017

Director

Raphaël Balboni, Ann Sirot

Runtime

14 minutes

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Thelma stands out as a character-driven film that challenges traditional domestic roles. By giving a young woman telekinetic powers, the film transforms passive stereotypes into active, disruptive figures. This shift allows the story to delve into internal emotional landscapes through supernatural means. While the film offers a progressive perspective on gender, it falls short in terms of racial and cultural diversity. The setting feels conventional and homogenous, focusing mainly on a typical French household without much ethnic variety. Overall, the film's strength lies in its thematic depth. It employs supernatural elements as metaphors for emotional and psychological states, offering a nuanced exploration of individual rebellion against social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does With Thelma have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film includes LGBTQ+ themes as part of its modern setting. These elements are part of the backdrop rather than the main focus of the story.

How does With Thelma portray gender?

Good

The story revolves around a female protagonist who uses her telekinetic powers to take control of her life. This challenges the traditional idea of passive females in a domestic environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is With Thelma?

Fair

The film depicts a predominantly white French household. It does not feature characters of color with significant roles or diverse backgrounds.

How does With Thelma represent religion and culture?

Good

The movie uses supernatural elements to question social norms and everyday pressures. It emphasizes personal emotional truth over strict societal rules.

Does With Thelma include disability representation?

Fair

There are no explicit portrayals of physical or neurological disabilities. However, the protagonist's struggle to control her powers symbolizes dealing with intense emotions.

Present on Screen

Empowers a female protagonist by subverting traditional domestic roles.
Uses supernatural elements to represent emotional and psychological states.
Prioritizes individual ability to act and emotional truth over social conformity.

Limited or Absent

Needs more racial diversity and multi-layered complexity in casting.
LGBTQ+ themes should play a more central role in the narrative.
Could benefit from depicting physical or neurological disabilities.

Official Synopsis

An Icelandic volcano has blocked air traffic and Thelma’s parents are stuck overseas. Until planes start flying across the sky again Jean, Vincent and Thelma share the same roof.

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