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Nefta Football Club

Name: Nefta Football Club
Director: Yves Piat
Released: 2018
Duration: 17 min

Representation Score

4.6/10

Fair

2018

Director

Yves Piat

Runtime

17 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Nefta Football Club stands out as a localized exploration of youthful ambition, effectively challenging Western-centric storytelling norms. Its primary strength lies in its authentic North African setting and cast, providing characters who play a significant role in driving the story within their cultural context. However, the film’s focus on traditional social dynamics, such as a heavy emphasis on male-centric social groups, limits its broader social scope. Additionally, the absence of diverse identity representation restricts its wider appeal.

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Category Breakdown

Does Nefta Football Club have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers around a male-dominated football club and does not include any explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or queer relationships.

How does Nefta Football Club portray gender?

Fair

The story is mainly driven by male adolescents, reflecting traditional gender roles associated with sports. Female characters play minor roles and have limited influence over the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Nefta Football Club?

Excellent

The film features an authentic North African cast and setting, avoiding whitewashing and offering a genuine Tunisian perspective. This helps challenge Western-centric storytelling norms.

How does Nefta Football Club represent religion and culture?

Good

The film presents a nuanced view of rural Tunisian life through a surreal, dream-like lens. It highlights local, grassroots organizations over centralized institutions.

Does Nefta Football Club include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no specific depictions of visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Authentic North African representation through a predominantly Tunisian cast.
Effective disruption of Western-centric casting and storytelling norms.
Nuanced depiction of rural community and grassroots social organization.

Limited or Absent

Lack of visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
Limited female influence and a heavy focus on male-centric social groups.
No depiction of visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In the south of Tunisia, two football fan brothers bump into a donkey lost in the middle of the desert on the border of Algeria. Strangely, the animal wears headphones over its ears.

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