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Soft & Quiet

Name: Soft & Quiet
Director: Beth de Araújo
Released: 2022
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

2022

Director

Beth de Araújo

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Soft & Quiet is a focused examination of radicalization that prioritizes thematic depth over broad demographic representation. Its limited score stems from its homogeneous, all-white cast, which serves as a targeted critique of suburban extremism. While the film lacks racial and LGBTQ+ diversity, it excels in challenging gender stereotypes and offering a nuanced critique of Western social norms. By using a narrow demographic lens, it exposes the 'banality of evil' concealed beneath the surface of polite society.

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Category Breakdown

Does Soft & Quiet have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-traditional gender identities.

How does Soft & Quiet portray gender?

Good

The film focuses on women as the main actors, showing them as aggressive and involved in systemic violence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Soft & Quiet?

Minimal

The film features an all-white, middle-class cast, highlighting the study of white supremacy and suburban extremism.

How does Soft & Quiet represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film critiques Western social structures and suburban decorum, revealing hidden extremist ideologies.

Does Soft & Quiet include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant evidence regarding the portrayal of visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative focus.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles by depicting women as active participants in systemic violence.
Provides a deep cultural critique of Western social structures and the facade of suburban respectability.
Uses a focused, homogeneous setting to effectively explore the mechanisms of radicalization.

Limited or Absent

Does not include racial or ethnic diversity, featuring an exclusively white, middle-class cast.
Does not incorporate or explore LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender roles.
Does not represent individuals with visible or significant disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Taking place in real time, elementary school teacher Emily organizes a mixer of like-minded women, but an altercation between a woman from Emily’s past and the group leads to a volatile chain of events.

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