You are here:

Yes, But...

Name: Yes, But...
Director: Yves Lavandier
Released: 2001
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

7.7/10

Good

2001

Director

Yves Lavandier

Runtime

104 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Yes, But... stands out by examining the complexities of the idealized Western family structure. It highlights Eglantine's psychological development and emotional growth, moving away from passive female roles and delving into the realities of domestic instability. However, the film falls short in representing diverse identities. It lacks LGBTQ+ characters and a multi-ethnic cast, resulting in a narrative that feels socially uniform. Overall, the film excels in its nuanced portrayal of mental health and individual autonomy, despite the limited demographic diversity.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Yes, But... have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

There are no queer characters or non-straight relationships in the film, which centers on a typical teenage romance between Eglantine and Sébastien.

How does Yes, But... portray gender?

Good

Eglantine is a strong female lead who drives her own emotional journey. The film challenges traditional stereotypes by showing parents as flawed and unstable.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Yes, But...?

Limited

The story seems to focus on a homogeneous social environment with no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or diverse representation.

How does Yes, But... represent religion and culture?

Good

The story questions the sanctity of the nuclear family by depicting it as dysfunctional. It emphasizes individual psychological freedom over traditional social or religious norms.

Does Yes, But... include disability representation?

Fair

The film explores mental health through the protagonist's therapy sessions, treating emotional struggles as complex experiences rather than deficits to be fixed.

Present on Screen

Features a strong female protagonist who demonstrates significant emotional growth.
Explores mental health issues and the process of navigating emotional difficulties.
Effectively deconstructs traditional, idealized nuclear family structures.

Limited or Absent

Could include more LGBTQ+ representation and non-straight identities.
Needs more racial and ethnic diversity within the cast and social setting.
Should broaden the focus to include a more varied social environment.

Official Synopsis

At age 17, Eglantine is troubled by a number of things. Her argumentative parents comprise an absentee and philandering father and an overprotective, occasionally alcoholic mother. Her boyfriend Sébastien is a couple of years older; he's ready, but she isn't. Frequent furtive visits to her therapist help her to see that these issues are not 'problems', but 'difficulties', which she has the strength to overcome.

How are these scores produced? →