
Good Manners
2023

2019
Director
Christine Hartmann
Runtime
87 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
Maria, Helga and Kiki were best friends in their youth. Now there has been radio silence between them for many years. One day, the ladies meet by chance and it is the first step into a new life.
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives centered on non-cisnormative identities. While it centers on female experience, it does not provide a platform for queer identity exploration.
Gender Representation
The story disrupts conventional hierarchies by centering the agency and lived experiences of three female protagonists. It prioritizes female friendship and autonomy over traditional male-led dramatic structures.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
Representation remains within the realm of standard ensemble diversity without specific evidence of high-agency characters of color. The narrative does not utilize race as a central thematic pillar.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film focuses on personal reconciliation rather than critiques of Western institutions or capitalism. Themes are grounded in individualistic emotional journeys rather than socio-political deconstruction.
Disability Representation
There is no discernible focus on characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No instances of disability-driven agency or harmful tropes are present in the narrative.
Strengths
Areas for Improvement
AI Analysis
Club of the Lonely Hearts succeeds as a character-driven drama that centers female agency. By focusing on the rekindled friendship of Maria, Helga, and Kiki, the film moves away from patriarchal structures to prioritize women's emotional intelligence and social reclamation. However, the film lacks broader intersectional complexity. While it provides a meaningful exploration of female connection, it does not engage with systemic critiques or diverse identity politics, such as LGBTQ+ representation or significant racial subversion. Ultimately, the film is a focused interpersonal study. It excels at centering women's perspectives but remains within a traditional dramatic framework that avoids larger socio-political deconstruction.

2023

2015

2022

2014

2019

2019

2017

2014

2014

2006

2020

2019
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.