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Self Destructive Boys

Self Destructive Boys

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2018

Director

Marco Leão, André Santos

Runtime

27 minutes

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Self Destructive Boys explores identity by moving away from traditional dramatic arcs, focusing on the deconstruction of masculine norms and the nuances of sexual and gendered fluidity. However, the film's scope is narrow, lacking information on racial, ethnic, or disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Self Destructive Boys have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

The film focuses on the sexual flexibility of three male protagonists, challenging traditional masculinity and disrupting conventional expectations.

How does Self Destructive Boys portray gender?

Good

The story challenges traditional masculine hierarchies by presenting masculinity through a lens of vulnerability and fluid desire, moving away from the stoic male archetype.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Self Destructive Boys?

Minimal

There is insufficient information available to determine the racial composition of the cast. Consequently, no specific assessment can be made.

How does Self Destructive Boys represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative emphasizes subjective morality and internal impulses, framing self-sabotaging behaviors as a rebellion against societal stability.

Does Self Destructive Boys include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film effectively disrupts rigid masculinity by centering the plot on sexual flexibility and identity exploration.
  • It successfully challenges the 'stoic male' cliché by emphasizing vulnerability and the instability of traditional masculine roles.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks visible representation or information regarding racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
  • There is no evidence of characters representing physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A direct stare into masculine interaction as we follow three boys in their mid-twenties, António, Xavier and Miguel testing the limits of their sexual flexibility.

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