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The Plumber

Name: The Plumber
Director: Méryl Fortunat-Rossi, Xavier Seron
Released: 2016
Duration: 14 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2016

Director

Méryl Fortunat-Rossi, Xavier Seron

Runtime

14 minutes

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The film functions as a situational comedy that thrives on deconstructing social norms rather than exploring multi-layered identities. Its adult-oriented setting allows it to sidestep traditional moral storytelling. Though the film lacks a strong framework of diverse identities, it successfully challenges conventional social norms. The portrayal of a vulnerable male protagonist and a secular industry setting offers a unique perspective on professional environments. However, the representation is limited by its focus on a specific European cultural context, which leaves gaps in LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Plumber have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The main storyline focuses on a heterosexual professional relationship between Tom and Catherine. There are no explicit mentions of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.

How does The Plumber portray gender?

Fair

The film challenges traditional masculine stereotypes by showing the male lead as vulnerable and incompetent. This portrayal diverges from typical dominant male roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Plumber?

Limited

The cast is predominantly European, with François Ebouelé adding some racial diversity. However, the story mainly revolves around Flemish and French cultures.

How does The Plumber represent religion and culture?

Good

By focusing on the adult film industry, the film rejects traditional Western moral values. It instead emphasizes a secular, non-judgmental look at human behavior.

Does The Plumber include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodevelopmental disabilities in the provided cast or synopsis.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional masculine stereotypes by depicting a vulnerable and incompetent male lead.
Uses a secular, non-judgmental industry setting to challenge conventional social and religious morals.
Engages with adult-oriented themes, providing a departure from sanitized, traditional cinematic structures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities among the primary characters.
Shows limited racial and ethnic diversity, with the story mainly centered on European cultures.
Does not include characters with physical or neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Tom, a Flemish comedian and cartoon voice actor, spontaneously fills in for a dubbing actor friend. He finds himself on a French porn movie shoot. Catherine, an experienced actress, will be his partner. Tom is supposed to play the plumber.

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