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Alice

Alice

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2020

Director

Josephine Mackerras

Runtime

103 minutes

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Alice focuses on the disintegration of the maternal bond and the failure of domestic institutions. It excels in its psychological depth, particularly through its subversion of traditional gender roles related to motherhood and female passivity. While it challenges traditional gender hierarchies, the film's progressive impact is limited. It remains largely homogeneous in its racial and sexual representation. Ultimately, the film serves as a narrow character study. It provides a nuanced critique of modern professionalized life but lacks the breadth to address broader social diversities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alice have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not prominently feature LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight identities. The central conflict revolves around a traditional, troubled family structure.

How does Alice portray gender?

Good

The narrative challenges traditional gender roles by breaking down the nurturing mother stereotype. It emphasizes female independence and professional success over traditional caretaking roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alice?

Limited

The cast is primarily Caucasian, depicting a homogeneous social environment. The film does not use diverse ethnic casts to challenge historical norms or racial dynamics.

How does Alice represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques modern professional life and the breakdown of the nuclear family. It portrays Western domestic institutions as places where neglect and psychological trauma can occur.

Does Alice include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no intentional depiction of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. Psychological distress is examined as a study of trauma rather than a representation of disability.

Present on Screen

  • Breaks down the nurturing mother stereotype by emphasizing female independence.
  • Offers a nuanced critique of modern professional life and its impact on families.
  • Challenges traditional gender hierarchies through complex character development.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include prominent LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight identities.
  • Features a predominantly Caucasian cast, depicting a homogeneous social environment.
  • Does not intentionally represent physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Alice, a perfect wife and mother, lives happily with her husband and child until the day she discovers he is living a double life that has ruined her financially and left her a single mother. Alice fights back and dives into a world beyond anything she has ever known.

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