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Things

Things

Representation Score

8.1/10

Excellent

1995

Director

Amos Gitai

Runtime

110 minutes

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Amos Gitai’s *Things* is a postmodern exploration of urban alienation that prioritizes fragmented narrative structures over explicit identity-based storytelling. The film succeeds in presenting a naturalistic, multicultural Mediterranean landscape that feels organic to its Tel Aviv setting. However, the work lacks depth in specific representation categories. It avoids traditional hierarchies and domestic clichés, but fails to provide clear arcs for LGBTQ+ characters or individuals with disabilities. The focus remains on universal existential struggles rather than specific social identities. Ultimately, the film is a critique of modern social cohesion. It excels at subverting Western storytelling norms and religious authority, even if it remains largely implicit regarding specific underrepresented identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Things have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't explicitly address LGBTQ+ identities or specific non-binary gender arcs. While it explores complex love stories, the focus is on universal romantic struggles rather than specific identity issues.

How does Things portray gender?

Fair

Gitai challenges traditional gender roles by breaking down stable family structures. The narrative emphasizes individual psychological states over conventional masculine dominance or passive femininity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Things?

Good

The film features a natural, multicultural cast reflecting the Mediterranean region. This authentic depiction of Tel Aviv avoids including someone from a minority group without giving them real depth and steers clear of Anglo-centric norms.

How does Things represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques modern urban life through a lens of moral relativism. It avoids a centralized religious authority, instead showing the city as a place of social isolation.

Does Things include disability representation?

Limited

There is no significant representation of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Existential loneliness is treated as a universal experience rather than a specific exploration of disability.

Present on Screen

  • Naturalistic, multicultural casting that reflects a diverse Mediterranean population.
  • Effective subversion of traditional patriarchal structures and domestic hierarchies.
  • Nuanced critique of urbanity and the erosion of social cohesion through moral relativism.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ identities or specific queer character arcs.
  • Absence of meaningful representation regarding physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • Reliance on implicit themes rather than direct, identity-driven narratives.

Official Synopsis

The story of three men living in Tel Aviv. They set off to attend a funeral. Unfortunately, they cannot find the right cemetery. Later the story shifts to their complex love lives.

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