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Another Happy Christmas

Another Happy Christmas

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2020

Director

Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken

Runtime

90 minutes

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Another Happy Christmas serves as a critique of traditional family structures rather than a celebration of diverse demographics. It achieves its progressive impact by questioning the cohesion of the traditional Western family unit. The narrative replaces holiday ideals with a cynical examination of interpersonal power dynamics. Although the film does not prominently feature diverse racial or ethnic groups, it succeeds in challenging the perceived sanctity of the domestic sphere. The focus remains on the inherent tension within traditional social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Another Happy Christmas have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film delves into troubled family dynamics and hidden secrets. However, there is no clear indication of specific LGBTQ+ storylines or characters.

How does Another Happy Christmas portray gender?

Fair

Female characters such as Anne Marit Jacobsen and Ellen Dorrit Petersen play key roles in driving the story. The narrative seems to challenge traditional patriarchal structures by focusing on domestic instability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Another Happy Christmas?

Limited

The film features a predominantly homogenous cast within its Norwegian setting. There is a lack of significant non-Anglo-Saxon majority casting in the main ensemble.

How does Another Happy Christmas represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques the idealized Western Christmas holiday by replacing the sanctity of the nuclear family with a critical look at domestic stability and traditional institutions.

Does Another Happy Christmas include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no clear evidence of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this production.

Present on Screen

  • Explores complex family dysfunction instead of the idealized 'perfect' holiday scenario.
  • Gives central roles to female characters, highlighting their importance.
  • Questions the stability of traditional Western social structures.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks significant racial and ethnic diversity among the main cast.
  • Does not provide any clear representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • Does not include any confirmed LGBTQ+ storylines or characters.

Official Synopsis

When the Eide family is gathered to celebrate Christmas together for the first time in years, it doesn't take long for old secrets to surface.

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