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The Jolly Forgers

Name: The Jolly Forgers
Director: Yolande Moreau
Released: 2023
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

6.0/10

Fair

2023

Director

Yolande Moreau

Runtime

103 minutes

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The film successfully challenges traditional domestic structures by focusing on a female protagonist who controls her environment. Mireille's choice to turn her inherited home into a communal space questions conventional social hierarchies and the idea of the nuclear family. However, the narrative lacks clear markers of diverse identities. While it touches on emotional vulnerability and unconventional social agreements, it doesn't explicitly represent LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial backgrounds. The story mainly focuses on a character's evolving domestic life.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Jolly Forgers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't show any explicit LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It explores unique living situations but doesn't provide clear character arcs related to these identities.

How does The Jolly Forgers portray gender?

Good

Mireille Stockaert is a central figure who takes control of her life. She manages her inherited estate and chooses her tenants, showing strong independence and control over her surroundings.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Jolly Forgers?

Minimal

The story sets itself in Namur, providing a specific cultural context. However, the racial and ethnic makeup of the cast isn't detailed, making it hard to assess diversity in this area.

How does The Jolly Forgers represent religion and culture?

Good

The story replaces the traditional nuclear family with a communal living setup where tenants live together. This change challenges typical Western ideas about proper family life and privacy.

Does The Jolly Forgers include disability representation?

Fair

Mireille is described as a lonely and emotionally vulnerable woman, suggesting potential mental health issues. The film hints at her psychological state but doesn't fully explore it.

Present on Screen

Strong female control over her property and household rules.
Challenges traditional family structures with communal living setups.
Explores emotional vulnerability and the complexities of human connections.

Limited or Absent

No explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
No clear information about racial and ethnic diversity among the cast.
Limited detail on how mental health or disabilities are specifically shown beyond emotional states.

Official Synopsis

Mireille Stockaert is a lonely and broken woman. In love with painting and poetry, she makes do with her work in the cafeteria of the Beaux-Arts in Namur. Her life changes when she chooses to live in the large family house she inherits. Not having the means to maintain it, she decides to take in three tenants. Three men who will upset her routine.

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