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A Kid

Name: A Kid
Director: Philippe Lioret
Released: 2016
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2016

Director

Philippe Lioret

Runtime

99 minutes

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Philippe Lioret’s drama succeeds as a humanitarian inquiry, using the perspective of a displaced child to challenge the morality of modern nation-state structures. The film effectively disrupts thriller clichés by prioritizing the struggles of underrepresented subjects over state-centric heroism. While the film excels in its critique of Western legal frameworks and post-colonial themes, it lacks representation in other key areas. The absence of LGBTQ+ narratives and the secondary role of gender dynamics limit its scope. Ultimately, the film is a powerful exploration of human rights and systemic obstacles, finding its strength in the tension between legal enforcement and moral necessity.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Kid have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses solely on the experiences of migrants and the moral conflicts between individuals and the state.

How does A Kid portray gender?

Fair

Gender roles are secondary to the main survival story. The film avoids romanticized gender clichés but does not actively challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Kid?

Excellent

The film offers significant representation of non-European characters. It centers on a migrant child's experience to explore post-colonial themes and identity within Western borders.

How does A Kid represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story critiques Western institutions and border policies. It portrays state authority as a systemic obstacle to human survival rather than a neutral protector.

Does A Kid include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no significant depictions of visible or invisible disabilities within the primary narrative arc.

Present on Screen

Strong representation of non-European subjects and the migrant experience.
Effective critique of Western institutionalism and rigid border policies.
Nuanced exploration of post-colonial themes and human rights.

Limited or Absent

Lack of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight narratives.
Gender dynamics remain secondary to the central survival plot.
No significant representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Matthieu is a 33 year old Parisian who finds out that the father he never knew has died and decides to go to his funeral in order to meet his two siblings in Quebec. But once in Montréal, he realizes that nobody is aware of his existence or even interested in it. He is alone, in hostile territory…

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